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#2C556F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #2C556F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#2C556F Color Information

#2C556F RGB value is (44, 85, 111). The hex color red value is 44, green is 85, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 203°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of30 percent. The CMYK process values are 60 percent, 23 percent, 0 percent, 56percent.

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#2C556F Color Meaning

color #2C556F conveys deep aquatic knowledge, stormy introspection, and medicinal clarity. #2C556F dark, greenish-blue is named for the gentian flower, historically used in remedies, and evokes deep ocean trenches, stormy skies, and antique glass bottles. Psychologically, Color #2C556F is cool, profound, and mentally clarifying, encouraging deep thought, emotional truth-seeking, and a sense of purifying depth. #2C556F soothes feverishness with its chilling, penetrating serenity. #2C556F color feels both ancient and intellectually potent. Culturally, color #2C556F references apothecary history, maritime exploration, and certain schools of abstract painting. Symbolically, #2C556F represents hidden knowledge, emotional depth, and healing that comes from confronting profound truths. Spiritually, #2C556F aligns with the throat and third eye chakras, facilitating the expression of deep insight and intuitive understanding. color #2C556F is a color for contemplation, depth, and quiet, powerful transformation.

Color Conversion

Convert #2C556F across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#2C556F
RGB
rgb(44, 85, 111)
HSL
hsl(203°, 43%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(60%, 23%, 0%, 56%)
HSV
hsv(203°, 60%, 44%)
XYZ
7.1564 8.1802 16.2407
Yxy
8.1802 0.2266 0.2591
Hunter Lab
28.6010 -0.1645 -0.6183
CIE-Lab
34.3553 -5.9157 -19.2469

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red44 / 255 (17%)
17%
Green85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue111 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan60 / 100 (60%)
60%
Magenta23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)56 / 100 (56%)
56%

Color Variations

#2C556F harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#2C556F harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #2C556F for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2C556F appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#2C556F

protanopia

#3e3e69

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2C556F;

Text Color

color: #2C556F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2C556F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2C556F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2C556F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2C556F 0%, #1b3444 100%);

#2C556F Color FAQs

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