#2C2CC5 Hex Color
Focused indigo with serious depth
A saturated, dark blue with a strong indigo cast, #2c2cc5 feels focused, serious, and slightly mysterious. Its high chroma gives interfaces and branding a confident edge, while its low lightness suits dark-mode panels, security products, and large type. Pair it with soft gray or muted gold for contrast. White text has about a 9.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #2c2cc5.
Questions about #2c2cc5
What is #2c2cc5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c2cc5 is rgb(44, 44, 197), in HSL hsl(240, 63%, 47%) and in CMYK 78%, 78%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2c2cc5?
#2c2cc5 pairs well with soft gray and muted gold, which balance its saturated indigo-blue character without competing with it, making the combination useful for interfaces, branding, and focused editorial layouts. Add charcoal for a deeper neutral.
Is #2c2cc5 a warm or cool color?
#2c2cc5 reads as a cool color because its strong blue base and indigo cast push it away from the warmth of violet-red hues, so it usually creates a crisp, focused visual anchor in a palette. Its dark value adds control rather than playfulness.
Does white text work well on #2c2cc5?
White text on #2c2cc5 provides about a 9.2:1 contrast ratio, which exceeds WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text and supports strong readability in headings, buttons, and dark interface panels. Check rendered results when using transparency, gradients, or overlays.
Is #2c2cc5 readable on white or black?
#2c2cc5 has a 9.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.