#2C6E8C Hex Color
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#2c6e8c is a muted steel blue with gray undertones and a cool, steady feel. Its low saturation suits finance, healthcare, and government brands that need authority without shouting. The hex code #2c6e8c works as a dominant base in interfaces, since white text passes AA on it at roughly 5.7:1. Pair it with warm coral or soft sand so it does not read flat.
Questions about #2c6e8c
What is #2c6e8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c6e8c is rgb(44, 110, 140), in HSL hsl(199, 52%, 36%) and in CMYK 69%, 21%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #2c6e8c?
Warm accents work best. Try coral, terracotta, or soft sand against #2c6e8c, since its gray undertone lets warm hues pop without clashing. Cream backgrounds also flatter it more than pure white.
Is #2c6e8c readable on white or black?
#2c6e8c has a 5.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.