#2975AB Hex Color
Professional and steady mid-tone blue
This muted, mid-tone blue carries a professional, stable character suited for corporate branding and UI applications. Because it has enough contrast against white text, it works well as a primary background color. If you need to soften its edge, learning what colors make gray can help you build a complementary neutral palette. The hex code for this cool blue is #2975ab.
Questions about #2975ab
What is #2975ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2975ab is rgb(41, 117, 171), in HSL hsl(205, 61%, 42%) and in CMYK 76%, 32%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #2975ab for a balanced palette?
Because #2975ab is a stable, mid-tone blue, it pairs beautifully with light gray for a modern corporate feel or warm cream to soften its professional edge. Use these neutrals to anchor your layout while letting this blue serve as the primary focus.
Is #2975ab readable on white or black?
#2975ab has a 4.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.22:1 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.