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#2C5877 color code is #2C5877. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2c5877.

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#2C5877 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2C5877 is 0.0885. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.58:1 against white and 2.77:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2C5877 on white7.58:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#2C5877 on black2.77:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #2C58777.58:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2C58772.77:1Fail

#2C5877 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2C5877?+
The hex code for #2C5877 is #2C5877. In RGB it's rgb(44, 88, 119), and in HSL it's hsl(205, 46%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #2C5877?+
#2C5877 in RGB is (44, 88, 119). Written in CSS: rgb(44, 88, 119).
What is the CMYK value of #2C5877?+
#2C5877 converts to CMYK(63%, 26%, 0%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2C5877.
Is #2c5877 a warm or cool color?+
#2C5877 (#2C5877) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 205° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2c5877 belong to?+
#2C5877 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 205°, 46%, 32% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #2c5877 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2C5877 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.58:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2c5877?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2C5877 (#2C5877) is 3292 C Dark Azure, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2C5877 in design

Practical guidance for using #2c5877 (#2C5877) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #2C5877 (#2C5877) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #2c5877 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2C5877 (#2C5877) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#2C5877 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

#2C5877 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.