Cardinal Mauve Color – #2c284c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cardinal Mauve color hex code is #2c284c, and it is composed of 17% red, 16% green and 30% blue.
Cardinal Mauve is a dark, muted, and cool color at 47% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 13.86:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cardinal Mauve color (#2c284c) against light backgrounds.

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Cardinal Mauve Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cardinal Mauve, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #2c284c |
| RGB | rgb(44,40,76) |
| HSL | hsl(247,31%,22.7%) |
| CMYK | 42, 47, 0, 70 |
| HSV | 247, 47, 30 |
| RGB % | 17, 16, 30 |
| XYZ | 3.1, 2.6, 7.2 |
| LAB | 18.4, 11.6, -21.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 47% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 13.86 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.51 (fails WCAG AA) |
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