#2C8ACC

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #2C8ACC

The precise color #2C8ACC is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 44 parts red, 138 parts green, and 204 parts blue light.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 78% cyan, 32% magenta, 0% yellow, and 20% black. The HSL representation is 204.8° hue, 64.5% saturation, and 48.6% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C8ACC
RGB44, 138, 204
HSL204.8°, 64.5%, 48.6%
CMYK78%, 32%, 0%, 20%
HSV204.8°, 78.4%, 80.0%
LAB55.1, -4.3, -41.7
XYZ21.0, 23.1, 60.5
Decimal2919116

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.74:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.61:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.57:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.77:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C8ACC; }
.text-color { color: #2C8ACC; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C8ACC; }

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