#2C3C6C Hex Color
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Muted and deep, #2c3c6c is a cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, inky finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable feel without the harshness of black. Use the hex code as a dominant dark-mode background or supporting brand tone, paired with burgundy or warm ivory. White text reaches about 10.7:1 contrast here.
Questions about #2c3c6c
What is #2c3c6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c3c6c is rgb(44, 60, 108), in HSL hsl(225, 42%, 30%) and in CMYK 59%, 44%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #2c3c6c?
Does #2c3c6c read as a warm or cool color?
It reads as a cool color because its blue base and gray undertones lack warm yellow or red influence, creating a calm, serious mood for interfaces and brand backgrounds without the visual harshness of pure black.
Is #2c3c6c readable on white or black?
#2c3c6c has a 10.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.