William

Q: How do I use #2C696D in CSS?

You can use #2C696D in CSS with: background-color: #2C696D; or color: #2C696D; or as an RGB value: rgb(44, 105, 109). For print design, use CMYK: 60%, 4%, 0%, 57%.

#2C696D

William is a cool dark color with the hex code #2C696D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 44, 105, 109 in digital design or CMYK 60%, 4%, 0%, 57% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

William color values

HEX: #2C696D
RGB: 44, 105, 109
HSL: 184°, 42%, 30%
CMYK: 60, 4, 0, 57

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

William sits at 184° on the color wheel with 42% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 42% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, William is rendered as rgb(44, 105, 109), where the blue channel is highest at 109, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, William translates to a CMYK breakdown of 60C 4M 0Y 57K. A substantial black component (57%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use William

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2C696D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 44, 105, 109;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2C696D',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 60%
M: 4%
Y: 0%
K: 57%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(44, 105, 109)
rgba(44, 105, 109, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 184° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2C696D?

#2C696D is William, a cool dark color with RGB values of 44, 105, 109. It has a hue of 184°, 42% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2C696D?

The RGB color code for #2C696D is rgb(44, 105, 109). This means it contains 44 red, 105 green, and 109 blue in the RGB color model.

Is William a warm or cool color?

William (#2C696D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #2C696D in CSS?

You can use #2C696D in CSS with: background-color: #2C696D; or color: #2C696D; or as an RGB value: rgb(44, 105, 109). For print design, use CMYK: 60%, 4%, 0%, 57%.