#2C5FE9
A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Royalblue.
About #2C5FE9
The hex code #2C5FE9 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Royalblue. Its digital footprint relies on 44 parts red, 95 parts green, and 233 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 81% C, 59% M, 0% Y, and 9% K. The HSL representation is 223.8° hue, 81.1% saturation, and 54.3% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#2C5FE9
RGB44, 95, 233
HSL223.8°, 81.1%, 54.3%
CMYK81%, 59%, 0%, 9%
HSV223.8°, 81.1%, 91.4%
LAB45.1, 33.3, -74.3
XYZ19.8, 14.6, 78.9
Decimal2908137
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.36:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.92:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.33:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C5FE9;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C5FE9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C5FE9;
}