#2C3259 Hex Color
A sophisticated muted indigo with cool depths
This muted, dark indigo offers a dusty, understated mood perfect for professional branding or structured UI backgrounds. It is cool and unsaturated, providing a stable foundation without feeling overwhelming. Because white text achieves a 12.3:1 contrast ratio against it, #2c3259 works well for legible, dark-mode body copy. Pair it with soft cream accents to create a clean, modern look.
Questions about #2c3259
What is #2c3259 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c3259 is rgb(44, 50, 89), in HSL hsl(232, 34%, 26%) and in CMYK 51%, 44%, 0%, 65%.
How should I use #2c3259 in professional web design?
#2c3259 works exceptionally well as a primary background or text color for interfaces requiring a serious, calm aesthetic. Its high contrast ratio with white text makes it a reliable choice for accessible, dark-mode body copy.
What accent colors pair well with the dark indigo #2c3259?
Is #2c3259 readable on white or black?
#2c3259 has a 12.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 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.