#2C577B Hex Color
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Reach for #2c577b when a layout needs a steady dark blue for finance dashboards, government portals, or nautical branding. Its low saturation and ashy depth read serious without tipping into navy. The hex code #2c577b works best as a dominant base at roughly 60% of a palette, and white text on it clears WCAG AA with about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #2c577b
What is #2c577b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c577b is rgb(44, 87, 123), in HSL hsl(207, 47%, 33%) and in CMYK 64%, 29%, 0%, 52%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2c577b?
Muted gold, soft cream, and terracotta all lift #2c577b without fighting its low saturation. Keep brighter accents small so the blue stays the anchor.
Is #2c577b readable on white or black?
#2c577b has a 7.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.