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#2C4DE2 color code is #2C4DE2. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2c4de2.

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#2C4DE2 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2C4DE2 is 0.1133. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.43:1 against white and 3.27:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2C4DE2 on white6.43:1AA
The quick brown fox
#2C4DE2 on black3.27:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #2C4DE26.43:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2C4DE23.27:1AA Large

#2C4DE2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2C4DE2?+
The hex code for #2C4DE2 is #2C4DE2. In RGB it's rgb(44, 77, 226), and in HSL it's hsl(229, 76%, 53%).
What is the RGB value of #2C4DE2?+
#2C4DE2 in RGB is (44, 77, 226). Written in CSS: rgb(44, 77, 226).
What is the CMYK value of #2C4DE2?+
#2C4DE2 converts to CMYK(81%, 66%, 0%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2C4DE2.
Is #2c4de2 a warm or cool color?+
#2C4DE2 (#2C4DE2) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 229° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2c4de2 belong to?+
#2C4DE2 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 229°, 76%, 53% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #2c4de2 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2C4DE2 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.43:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2c4de2?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2C4DE2 (#2C4DE2) is 3332 C Iris, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2C4DE2 in design

Practical guidance for using #2c4de2 (#2C4DE2) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #2C4DE2 (#2C4DE2) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #2c4de2 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2C4DE2 (#2C4DE2) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#2C4DE2 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#2C4DE2 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.