#2C5792

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #2C5792

The hex code #2C5792 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 44 parts red, 87 parts green, and 146 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 70% C, 40% M, 0% Y, and 43% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C5792
RGB44, 87, 146
HSL214.7°, 53.7%, 37.3%
CMYK70%, 40%, 0%, 43%
HSV214.7°, 69.9%, 57.3%
LAB36.8, 5.6, -36.9
XYZ9.6, 9.4, 28.5
Decimal2906002

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

7.28:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.89:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
6.96:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.45:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C5792; }
.text-color { color: #2C5792; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C5792; }

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