#2C324F Hex Color

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Reach for #2c324f when a design needs a dark navy that stays muted instead of going flat. This inky indigo works as a dark mode background or dominant base, and its low saturation keeps large areas from feeling heavy. The hex code #2c324f has a depth similar to mixing black into a blue base. White text reads clearly on it, at roughly 12.5:1 contrast.

Questions about #2c324f

What is #2c324f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c324f is rgb(44, 50, 79), in HSL hsl(230, 28%, 24%) and in CMYK 44%, 37%, 0%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #2c324f?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and slate all flatter #2c324f without fighting its cool undertone. For contrast-heavy layouts, warm cream text reads softer on it than pure white.
Is #2c324f readable on white or black?
#2c324f has a 12.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.