#2C578A
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #2C578A
The precise color #2C578A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 87, 138).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 68% cyan and 37% magenta inks. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#2C578A
RGB44, 87, 138
HSL212.6°, 51.6%, 35.7%
CMYK68%, 37%, 0%, 46%
HSV212.6°, 68.1%, 54.1%
LAB36.3, 2.6, -32.8
XYZ9.0, 9.2, 25.3
Decimal2905994
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.40:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.84:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.07:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.41:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C578A;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C578A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C578A;
}