#2C6D99

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #2C6D99

The hex code #2C6D99 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Steelblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 44 red, 109 green, and 153 blue.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 71% cyan, 29% magenta, 0% yellow, and 40% black. The HSL representation is 204.2° hue, 55.3% saturation, and 38.6% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C6D99
RGB44, 109, 153
HSL204.2°, 55.3%, 38.6%
CMYK71%, 29%, 0%, 40%
HSV204.2°, 71.2%, 60.0%
LAB43.9, -5.6, -29.9
XYZ12.3, 13.8, 32.1
Decimal2911641

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.59:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.75:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.35:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.19:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C6D99; }
.text-color { color: #2C6D99; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C6D99; }

Similar Colors

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