Dark Steel Blue
A moderately saturated, cool dark blue.
#2C5272
rgb(44, 82, 114)
Color formats
HEX
#2C5272
RGB
rgb(44, 82, 114)
HSL
hsl(207.4, 44.3%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(207.4, 61.4%, 44.7%)
CMYK
cmyk(61.4%, 28.1%, 0%, 55.3%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Dark Steel Blue.
Lightest
#94B8D6
Lighter
#4B87B9
Base
#2C5272
Darker
#101D28
Darkest
#000000
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Dark Steel Blue works
Dark Steel Blue (#2C5272) is a moderately saturated, cool dark blue. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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