#2C2770 Hex Color
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#2c2770 is a dark indigo that leans toward navy, muted and cool with a faint purple cast. It works best as a dominant base for night sky themes, formal branding, or dark mode UI, where white text passes comfortably at about 12.9:1 contrast. Large flat areas can read muddy, so lighten it with tints. To understand its undertones, see what colors make purple.
Questions about #2c2770
What is #2c2770 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c2770 is rgb(44, 39, 112), in HSL hsl(244, 48%, 30%) and in CMYK 61%, 65%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #2c2770?
Warm contrasts flatter #2c2770 more than obvious neutrals. Try amber, dusty rose, or burgundy for accents, and soft cream for text blocks that need a lighter background.
Is #2c2770 readable on white or black?
#2c2770 has a 12.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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.