#2C6DA0

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #2C6DA0

The precise color #2C6DA0 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 44 parts red, 109 parts green, and 160 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 72% C, 32% M, 0% Y, and 37% K. The HSL representation is 206.4° hue, 56.9% saturation, and 40.0% lightness.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C6DA0
RGB44, 109, 160
HSL206.4°, 56.9%, 40.0%
CMYK72%, 32%, 0%, 37%
HSV206.4°, 72.5%, 62.7%
LAB44.2, -3.1, -33.5
XYZ12.9, 14.0, 35.3
Decimal2911648

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.52:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.80:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.28:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.23:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C6DA0; }
.text-color { color: #2C6DA0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C6DA0; }

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