#2C5173 Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue with dusty, ashy undertones, #2c5173 reads serious and steady. Designers use it as a base for finance, security, and nautical work, and it looks richer against burgundy than camel. White text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. The hex code for dark slate blue is #2c5173.
Questions about #2c5173
What is #2c5173 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c5173 is rgb(44, 81, 115), in HSL hsl(209, 45%, 31%) and in CMYK 62%, 30%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #2c5173?
White text works best on #2c5173, reaching about 8.3:1 contrast. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so small body copy stays readable. Dark text on this shade washes out and fails contrast checks.
Is #2c5173 a warm or cool color?
Cool. Its blue base pulls cold, and the heavy desaturation mutes anything bright, which is why it suits calm, serious layouts. Warm accents like burgundy or rust keep it from feeling flat.
Is #2c5173 readable on white or black?
#2c5173 has a 8.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.