#2C1C54 Hex Color
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#2c1c54 is a deep, dim purple that leans toward violet and near-black. Its low saturation keeps the mood gloomy and serious, so it works best as a dark mode background or dominant base rather than an accent. White text passes easily on it at roughly 15.0:1 contrast. For even darker companions, see how to make black from pure pigment.
Questions about #2c1c54
What is #2c1c54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c1c54 is rgb(44, 28, 84), in HSL hsl(257, 50%, 22%) and in CMYK 48%, 67%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #2c1c54?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and warm terracotta lift #2c1c54 without fighting its depth. For a cooler palette, pair it with slate blue or desaturated teal accents.
Is #2c1c54 readable on white or black?
#2c1c54 has a 14.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.40:1 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.