#2C344C Hex Color
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#2c344c is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and a matte, inky appearance. Its low saturation creates a serious, dependable mood suited to finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which achieves about 12.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #2c344c.
Questions about #2c344c
What is #2c344c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c344c is rgb(44, 52, 76), in HSL hsl(225, 27%, 24%) and in CMYK 42%, 32%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #2c344c?
Does #2c344c look warm or cool?
#2c344c reads as a cool color because its blue base and gray undertones temper warmth, giving it a calm, serious, dependable appearance rather than the softness associated with warmer blue-violet shades.
Is #2c344c readable on white or black?
#2c344c has a 12.33:1 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.