#2C5FBD

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Royalblue.

About #2C5FBD

The hex code #2C5FBD represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Royalblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 95, and 189.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 77% C, 50% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C5FBD
RGB44, 95, 189
HSL218.9°, 62.2%, 45.7%
CMYK77%, 50%, 0%, 26%
HSV218.9°, 76.7%, 74.1%
LAB41.8, 16.7, -54.4
XYZ14.3, 12.4, 49.8
Decimal2908093

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.04:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.48:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.77:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.96:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C5FBD; }
.text-color { color: #2C5FBD; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C5FBD; }

Similar Colors

Royalblue
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