#2C2896 Hex Color
Dark indigo for moody, formal design
Not quite navy, not quite purple, #2c2896 sits in dark indigo territory. Its deep, muted tone reads cold and serious, which suits night sky themes, formal branding, and dark mode backgrounds. White text on the hex code #2c2896 reaches about 11.3:1 contrast, well above AA. Pair it with muted gold or burnt sienna instead of the usual camel for a richer palette.
Questions about #2c2896
What is #2c2896 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c2896 is rgb(44, 40, 150), in HSL hsl(242, 58%, 37%) and in CMYK 71%, 73%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #2c2896?
#2c2896 pairs well with muted gold, burnt sienna, and burgundy, which warm up its cold base without clashing. For contrast, soft cream or dusty rose keep the palette calm while staying readable.
Is #2c2896 readable on white or black?
#2c2896 has a 11.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.