#2C5185 Hex Color
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#2c5185 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a serious, dependable feel. Its subdued saturation gives interfaces a controlled, slightly gloomy character, making it useful for finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 8.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #2c5185.
Questions about #2c5185
What is #2c5185 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c5185 is rgb(44, 81, 133), in HSL hsl(215, 50%, 35%) and in CMYK 67%, 39%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #2c5185?
#2c5185 pairs well with white, soft gray, and pale blue for clean contrast, while warm accents such as muted gold or terracotta can soften its serious mood. Use lighter neutrals for spacious layouts and restrained accents for emphasis.
Does #2c5185 work as a background color?
#2c5185 works well as a dark background with white text, reaching about an 8:1 contrast ratio, but you should verify exact text sizes and combinations with a contrast checker before using it for accessible interface content.
Is #2c5185 warm or cool?
#2c5185 reads as a cool blue because its blue base is muted by gray undertones rather than warmed with yellow. That cooler character supports dependable, restrained visuals and works especially well in technical, institutional, or security-focused interfaces.
Is #2c5185 readable on white or black?
#2c5185 has a 8.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.