#2C448E Hex Color
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Dark and moderately saturated, #2c448e is a cool blue with a slightly violet undertone. Its serious, controlled character suits finance, technology, government, and security branding, while its depth supports strong contrast in interfaces and formal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 9.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #2c448e.
Questions about #2c448e
What is #2c448e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c448e is rgb(44, 68, 142), in HSL hsl(225, 53%, 36%) and in CMYK 69%, 52%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #2c448e?
#2c448e pairs well with white for high contrast, pale blue for a restrained monochromatic look, and muted orange for complementary energy. Use charcoal sparingly for text, since dark-on-dark combinations can reduce readability.
Is #2c448e warm or cool?
#2c448e reads as a cool blue because its blue base shifts slightly toward violet rather than yellow. That controlled impression works well for formal interfaces, security themes, and layouts needing a calm, dependable visual anchor.
Is #2c448e readable on white or black?
#2c448e has a 9.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.