#2C8AC5

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #2C8AC5

The precise color #2C8AC5 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 138, 197).

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 78% C, 30% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C8AC5
RGB44, 138, 197
HSL203.1°, 63.5%, 47.3%
CMYK78%, 30%, 0%, 23%
HSV203.1°, 77.7%, 77.3%
LAB54.8, -6.8, -38.3
XYZ20.2, 22.7, 56.1
Decimal2919109

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.78:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.55:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.62:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.72:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C8AC5; }
.text-color { color: #2C8AC5; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C8AC5; }

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