#2C5D75 Hex Color
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Reach for #2c5d75 when a design needs a steady, dim blue base, think finance dashboards, dark mode UI, or nautical branding. This muted shade carries gray undertones that keep it serious and low-key. Its low saturation suits a dominant 60% role rather than a small accent. White text sits on it at about 7.2:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #2c5d75
What is #2c5d75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c5d75 is rgb(44, 93, 117), in HSL hsl(200, 45%, 32%) and in CMYK 62%, 21%, 0%, 54%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2c5d75?
Warm accents like terracotta or muted gold give #2c5d75 contrast and keep it from reading flat. Soft cream also works when you need a light neutral beside it.
Is #2c5d75 readable on white or black?
#2c5d75 has a 7.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.92:1 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.