#2C3760 Hex Color
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#2c3760 is a dark, muted blue with subtle indigo undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces and branding a serious, controlled feel without harshness. Use it as a dominant background for finance, technology, or government designs, pairing it with burgundy or soft gray. White text reaches about 11.5:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #2c3760.
Questions about #2c3760
What is #2c3760 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c3760 is rgb(44, 55, 96), in HSL hsl(227, 37%, 27%) and in CMYK 54%, 43%, 0%, 62%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2c3760?
#2c3760 pairs well with burgundy for a restrained palette, while soft gray adds balance without competing with its muted indigo undertone, making the combination effective in professional branding and interface layouts.
Does #2c3760 feel warm or cool?
#2c3760 reads as a cool, dark blue because its subtle indigo undertone keeps it away from warmer blue tones, giving interfaces and branding a serious, controlled mood without feeling harsh.
Is #2c3760 readable on white or black?
#2c3760 has a 11.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.