#2C6D8A
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #2C6D8A
The hex code #2C6D8A represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 44 parts red, 109 parts green, and 138 parts blue light.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 68% C, 21% M, 0% Y, and 46% K. With a hue angle of 198.5 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#2C6D8A
RGB44, 109, 138
HSL198.5°, 51.6%, 35.7%
CMYK68%, 21%, 0%, 46%
HSV198.5°, 68.1%, 54.1%
LAB43.2, -10.9, -22.0
XYZ11.1, 13.3, 26.0
Decimal2911626
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.74:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.66:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.48:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.11:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C6D8A;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C6D8A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C6D8A;
}