#2949DB Hex Color
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#2949db is a saturated, cool blue with a slight violet cast and enough depth to feel serious without looking dull. Its strong chroma brings energy to calls to action, accents, and technology interfaces, while its darker value suits security, finance, and moody branding. As a hex code, #2949db supports white text at about 6.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #2949db
What is #2949db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2949db is rgb(41, 73, 219), in HSL hsl(229, 71%, 51%) and in CMYK 81%, 67%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #2949db in a palette?
#2949db gains a warmer, more grounded feel beside terracotta or burgundy, while cool white and charcoal keep the palette crisp without competing with its saturated blue in interfaces, posters, and brand systems.
Is #2949db better as a background or accent?
#2949db works best as a strong accent, button fill, or focused panel color, but it can also support a full background when paired with generous spacing and white content because its high saturation may feel intense across large areas.
Is #2949db readable on white or black?
#2949db has a 6.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.