#203D6C color
The hex color #203D6C is a dark, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 12.5% red, 23.9% green and 42.4% blue (32, 61, 108).
Its hue angle is 217°, with 54% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 70% cyan, 44% magenta, 0% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Nightlife (#27426B), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.79:1).
#203D6C color codes
| HEX | #203D6C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(32, 61, 108) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(12.5%, 23.9%, 42.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(217, 54%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(217, 70%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(70%, 44%, 0%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(25.94, 6.19, -30.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(25.94, 31.22, 281.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.97, 4.727, 14.835) | |
| Decimal | 2112876 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #203D6C, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #203D6C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #203D6C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #203D6C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#27416eProtanopia
no red cones#1b3a6bDeuteranopia
no green cones#00484fTritanopia
no blue cones#3d3d3dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #203d6c; }
.text { color: #203d6c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #203d6c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(32 61 108 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #203d6c, #29206c); }
Similar colors
#27426bNightlife#1b416fAegean Blue#2c4170Napoleonic Blue#2d4470Blue Funk#03386aLost in Space#003b6fTardis Blue#324471Space Missions#2c4364Black Turmeric
Closest common color name: Prussian Blue.
Questions
- What color is #203D6C?
- #203D6C is a dark, moderate azure, closest to the named color Nightlife. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #203D6C?
- The RGB value is 32, 61, 108: 32 red, 61 green and 108 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #203D6C?
- The complementary color is #6C4F20, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #203D6C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.95:1 and white text 10.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.