#2C5474 Hex Color
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Far from a vivid royal blue, #2c5474 is a muted, ashy blue with gray undertones. Its low saturation and dark value make it a solid dominant base for finance, healthcare, or law enforcement branding, and it looks richer against muted terracotta than against beige. White text on this hex code reads at roughly 8:1 contrast, so small body copy stays legible.
Questions about #2c5474
What is #2c5474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c5474 is rgb(44, 84, 116), in HSL hsl(207, 45%, 31%) and in CMYK 62%, 28%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2c5474?
Muted terracotta and dusty rose warm it up without clashing, while charcoal and off-white keep things restrained. Avoid bright saturated hues next to it, since they make #2c5474 look flat and muddy.
Is #2c5474 readable on white or black?
#2c5474 has a 7.99:1 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.