#2C8AE2
A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Cornflowerblue.
About #2C8AE2
The hex code #2C8AE2 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Cornflowerblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 138, and 226.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 81% C, 39% M, 0% Y, and 11% K. With a hue angle of 209.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.