#2C0080 Hex Color
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A dense, saturated indigo, #2c0080 commands attention with its moody and serious character. This dark tone works best as a primary background for high-contrast UI elements, as white text remains readable against it. Because it is so saturated, try pairing it with muted ochre or soft coral to balance the intensity. The hex code for this deep shade is #2c0080.
Questions about #2c0080
What is #2c0080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c0080 is rgb(44, 0, 128), in HSL hsl(261, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 66%, 100%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with the deep indigo of #2c0080?
Is #2c0080 suitable for use as a primary UI background?
Yes, #2c0080 functions excellently as a primary background because it provides enough depth to make white or light-colored text pop. Always ensure your text contrast ratios meet WCAG standards when placing lighter elements over this very dark, saturated tone.
Is #2c0080 readable on white or black?
#2c0080 has a 14.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.