#2933A5 Hex Color

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A saturated, deep indigo, #2933a5 carries a professional weight suitable for serious branding. Because it is dark and moody, it functions best as a background or a primary UI element rather than fine text. This shade offers excellent contrast with white, providing high legibility for accessibility. Pair this hex code with muted golds or creams to soften its inherent coldness.

Questions about #2933a5

What is #2933a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2933a5 is rgb(41, 51, 165), in HSL hsl(235, 60%, 40%) and in CMYK 75%, 69%, 0%, 35%.
Does #2933a5 work well for body text?
#2933a5 is generally too dark and saturated for long-form body text, as it may strain the eyes. It works best as an accent or primary UI element, whereas a softer charcoal or deep gray is superior for reading.
What colors pair best with #2933a5?
This deep indigo pairs effectively with neutral, warm tones like cream or beige to balance its inherent coldness. You can also create high-contrast, modern interface designs by pairing this shade with clean white or light silver accents.
Is #2933a5 readable on white or black?
#2933a5 has a 9.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.