#2C40A9

Color Details

HEX
#2C40A9
RGB
rgb(44, 64, 169)
HSL
hsl(230, 59%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(74%, 62%, 0%, 34%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.70:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2c40a9
Contrast 2.41:1 Fail
White on #2c40a9
Contrast 8.70:1 AAA
#2c40a9 on Black
Contrast 2.41:1 Fail
#2c40a9 on White
Contrast 8.70:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#5666ba
#808ccb
#abb3dd
#233387
#1a2665
#121a44

Complement & Analogous

#aa952c
#562caa
#2c80aa

Triadic

#aa2c41
#41aa2c

Monochrome

#121a44 #1a2665 #2c40a9 #808ccb #abb3dd #d5d9ee

Analogous

#2c80aa #6ba6c4 #2c40a9 #7856bb #562caa #452388

Complementary Mix

#1a2665 #2c40a9 #808ccb #aa952c #c8ba76 #6f611d

Nearby Colors

#2c40a8
#2c40aa
#2c4099
#2c40b9

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About #2C40A9

#2C40A9 converts to RGB(44, 64, 169) and HSL(230, 59%, 42%). 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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#2C40A9 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2C40A9?
RGB: 44, 64, 169. Copy as CSS: rgb(44, 64, 169)
Is #2C40A9 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2C40A9?
Complement: #aa952c.
Does #2C40A9 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.70:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.41:1 (Fails AA).