#2C99B6

A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.

About #2C99B6

At its core, #2C99B6 is a medium and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Cadetblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 153, 182).

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 76% cyan, 16% magenta, 0% yellow, and 29% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C99B6
RGB44, 153, 182
HSL192.6°, 61.1%, 44.3%
CMYK76%, 16%, 0%, 29%
HSV192.6°, 75.8%, 71.4%
LAB58.7, -20.3, -23.8
XYZ20.9, 26.7, 48.3
Decimal2922934

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.31:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.34:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.17:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.39:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C99B6; }
.text-color { color: #2C99B6; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C99B6; }

Similar Colors

Cadetblue
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