#2C5270 Hex Color
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#2c5270 is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a cool, serious presence. It suits security, finance, technology, and government interfaces as a dominant background or supporting brand tone. White text has about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio on it, making the hex code practical for accessible body text and clear navigation.
Questions about #2c5270
What is #2c5270 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c5270 is rgb(44, 82, 112), in HSL hsl(206, 44%, 31%) and in CMYK 61%, 27%, 0%, 56%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2c5270?
#2c5270 pairs well with white, pale blue, warm neutrals, and terracotta accents, which soften its cool gray undertones while preserving a grounded, professional feel across digital products, brand systems, and creative projects. Use lighter tones for surfaces and stronger accents sparingly.
Is #2c5270 readable on white or black?
#2c5270 has a 8.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.