#2C38A1

Color Details

HEX
#2C38A1
RGB
rgb(44, 56, 161)
HSL
hsl(234, 57%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(73%, 65%, 0%, 37%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 9.60:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2c38a1
Contrast 2.19:1 Fail
White on #2c38a1
Contrast 9.60:1 AAA
#2c38a1 on Black
Contrast 2.19:1 Fail
#2c38a1 on White
Contrast 9.60:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#5660b4
#8088c7
#abafd9
#232d81
#1a2261
#121640

Complement & Analogous

#a0952c
#5a2ca0
#2c72a0

Triadic

#a02c37
#37a02c

Monochrome

#121640 #1a2261 #2c38a1 #8088c7 #abafd9 #d5d7ec

Analogous

#2c72a0 #6b9cbd #2c38a1 #7b56b3 #5a2ca0 #482380

Complementary Mix

#1a2261 #2c38a1 #8088c7 #a0952c #c1ba76 #68611d

Nearby Colors

#2c38a0
#2c38a2
#2c3891
#2c38b1

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About #2C38A1

#2C38A1 converts to RGB(44, 56, 161) and HSL(234, 57%, 40%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#2C38A1 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2C38A1?
RGB: 44, 56, 161. Copy as CSS: rgb(44, 56, 161)
Is #2C38A1 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2C38A1?
Complement: #a0952c.
Does #2C38A1 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 9.60:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.19:1 (Fails AA).