#2C7CA0

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #2C7CA0

Visually, #2C7CA0 is defined as a moderate blue. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 124, and 160.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 72% C, 22% M, 0% Y, and 37% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C7CA0
RGB44, 124, 160
HSL198.6°, 56.9%, 40.0%
CMYK72%, 22%, 0%, 37%
HSV198.6°, 72.5%, 62.7%
LAB48.9, -11.9, -26.3
XYZ14.6, 17.5, 35.9
Decimal2915488

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.67:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.50:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.46:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.82:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C7CA0; }
.text-color { color: #2C7CA0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C7CA0; }

Similar Colors

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