#2652A5 Hex Color
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#2652a5 is a dark, cool blue with moderate saturation and a slightly muted finish. Its serious, controlled character suits finance, technology, government, and security interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 7.4:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for warmer emphasis. The hex code is #2652a5.
Questions about #2652a5
What is #2652a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2652a5 is rgb(38, 82, 165), in HSL hsl(219, 63%, 40%) and in CMYK 77%, 50%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #2652a5?
For warmer emphasis, pair #2652a5 with burgundy, while white and pale neutrals create crisp contrast that preserves its controlled character, making the combination useful for accents, calls to action, and editorial highlights.
What mood does #2652a5 convey?
#2652a5 reads as cool because its blue hue and restrained saturation create a clear, composed impression rather than warmth, which suits finance, technology, government, and security interfaces that need a focused, dependable visual tone.
Is #2652a5 readable on white or black?
#2652a5 has a 7.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.