#2C665F

A dark, moderate cyan closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #2C665F

Visually, #2C665F is defined as a moderate cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 102, and 95.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 57% cyan and 0% magenta inks. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#2C665F
RGB44, 102, 95
HSL172.8°, 39.7%, 28.6%
CMYK57%, 0%, 7%, 60%
HSV172.8°, 56.9%, 40.0%
LAB39.4, -20.8, -1.8
XYZ7.9, 10.9, 12.5
Decimal2909791

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.62:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.17:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.33:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.70:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C665F; }
.text-color { color: #2C665F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C665F; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F