#2C6682 Hex Color

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Close to the color of a stormy sea, #2c6682 is a muted blue with gray undertones and a cool, steady feel. It works best as a dominant base in dashboards, finance branding, or moody layouts, and it flatters burgundy or terracotta accents. The hex code #2c6682 holds enough contrast for white body text, so it suits accessible UI backgrounds.

Questions about #2c6682

What is #2c6682 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c6682 is rgb(44, 102, 130), in HSL hsl(200, 49%, 34%) and in CMYK 66%, 22%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #2c6682?
Warm accents like burgundy and terracotta lift its gray undertones, while cream or sand keeps the palette soft and muted. Avoid pairing it with bright cyans, which make it read duller than it is.
Is #2c6682 readable on white or black?
#2c6682 has a 6.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.