#2C83B6
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #2C83B6
When working with digital screens, the color #2C83B6 is rendered by mixing light. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 131, 182).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 76% C, 28% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#2C83B6
RGB44, 131, 182
HSL202.2°, 61.1%, 44.3%
CMYK76%, 28%, 0%, 29%
HSV202.2°, 75.8%, 71.4%
LAB52.0, -8.1, -34.1
XYZ17.6, 20.1, 47.2
Decimal2917302
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.18:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.03:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.99:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.28:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C83B6;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C83B6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C83B6;
}