#2C879C

Color Details

HEX
#2C879C
RGB
rgb(44, 135, 156)
HSL
hsl(191, 56%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(72%, 13%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.05:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2c879c
Contrast 5.05:1 AA
White on #2c879c
Contrast 4.16:1 Fail
#2c879c on Black
Contrast 5.05:1 AA
#2c879c on White
Contrast 4.16:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#569fb0
#80b7c4
#abcfd7
#236c7d
#1a515e
#12363e

Complement & Analogous

#9b402c
#2c4f9b
#2c9b78

Triadic

#9b2c87
#879b2c

Monochrome

#12363e #1a515e #2c879c #80b7c4 #abcfd7 #d5e7eb

Analogous

#2c9b78 #6bb9a1 #2c879c #5672af #2c4f9b #233f7c

Complementary Mix

#1a515e #2c879c #80b7c4 #9b402c #be8376 #652a1d

Nearby Colors

#2c879b
#2c879d
#2c878c
#2c87ac

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About #2C879C

#2C879C converts to RGB(44, 135, 156) and HSL(191, 56%, 39%). 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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#2C879C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2C879C?
RGB: 44, 135, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(44, 135, 156)
Is #2C879C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2C879C?
Complement: #9b402c.
Does #2C879C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.16:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.05:1 (AA (normal text)).