#2C71B5 Color Information

Hex color code: #2C71B5

A peaceful blue shade, #2C71B5 appears as (44, 113, 181) in RGB and (210°, 61%, 44%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#2C71B5

RGB

44, 113, 181

HSL

210°, 61%, 44%

CMYK

76%, 38%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #2C71B5;
background-color: #2C71B5;
border-color: #2C71B5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #2C71B5;
border: 2px solid #2C71B5;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#2C71B5]
text-[#2C71B5]
border-[#2C71B5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_2C71B5]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2C71B5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #2C71B5; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #2C71B5; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #2C71B5; background-color: #2C71B515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #2C71B520; border-left: 4px solid #2C71B5; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #2C71B5; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #2C71B5 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

44, 113, 181

Red: 44 / Green: 113 / Blue: 181

HSL

210°, 61%, 44%

Hue: 210° / Saturation: 61% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

76%, 38%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 76% / Magenta: 38% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #2C71B5?

#2C71B5 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B5702C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #2C71B5 to RGB:

rgb(44, 113, 181)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #2C71B5 to HSL:

hsl(210, 61%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #2C71B5 to CMYK:

cmyk(76%, 38%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A calming blue tone, #2C71B5 has RGB (44, 113, 181) and HSL (210°, 61%, 44%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #2C71B5 is #B5702C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #2CB5B5.

Use #2C71B5 in CSS: color: #2C71B5 or background-color: #2C71B5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #2C71B5

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.14:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C71B5?

#2C71B5 is a calming blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #2C71B5?

#2C71B5 in RGB is (44, 113, 181) - 44 red, 113 green, and 181 blue.

How to use #2C71B5 in CSS?

Use #2C71B5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #2C71B5?

#B5702C (complementary), #2CB5B5 (analogous), and #1D4A77 (lighter shade) work well with #2C71B5.