#2C4E5B Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated cyan carries a dusty, moody weight suitable for serious interface design. Because it sits at a low saturation, the hex code #2c4e5b works best as a primary background color for technology or aerospace branding. It offers high accessibility, as white text stands out clearly against the deep surface. Try pairing this color with soft peach or warm beige to balance its cool intensity.
Questions about #2c4e5b
What is #2c4e5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c4e5b is rgb(44, 78, 91), in HSL hsl(197, 35%, 26%) and in CMYK 52%, 14%, 0%, 64%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2c4e5b for a balanced UI?
Is #2c4e5b readable on white or black?
#2c4e5b has a 8.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.34:1 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.