#2C6699
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #2C6699
The precise color #2C6699 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, 102, 153).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 71% Cyan, 33% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 40% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a dark 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#2C6699
RGB44, 102, 153
HSL208.1°, 55.3%, 38.6%
CMYK71%, 33%, 0%, 40%
HSV208.1°, 71.2%, 60.0%
LAB41.7, -1.3, -33.3
XYZ11.5, 12.3, 31.9
Decimal2909849
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.06:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.47:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.79:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.95:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C6699;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C6699;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C6699;
}