#2C4F70 Hex Color
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A muted, dark navy with a gray cast, #2c4f70 reads steady rather than flashy. Its low saturation makes it a strong dominant base for finance, law, or corporate layouts, and it pairs well with burgundy or warm brass accents. White text sits comfortably on top at about 8.5:1 contrast, so it passes AA for body copy.
Questions about #2c4f70
What is #2c4f70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c4f70 is rgb(44, 79, 112), in HSL hsl(209, 44%, 31%) and in CMYK 61%, 29%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #2c4f70?
Warm accents like burgundy, brass, and terracotta keep #2c4f70 from feeling flat, while soft neutrals such as warm gray or cream work for backgrounds. Avoid pairing it with bright saturated blues, which compete with its muted character.
What mood does #2c4f70 convey?
The low saturation and dark value give it a serious, dependable feel linked with trust, stability, and authority. That makes it a common pick for finance, government, law enforcement, and formal branding.
Is #2c4f70 readable on white or black?
#2c4f70 has a 8.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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.