#2980B9 Hex Color
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#2980b9 is a steady, mid-tone blue that leans slightly desaturated, keeping it from feeling too intense. This cool hue conveys reliability, making it a functional choice for corporate branding, tech interfaces, or security applications. Pair it with soft cream tones to ground the palette. Since black text provides excellent contrast at 4.9:1, this hex code works well for readable body copy on light backgrounds.
Questions about #2980b9
What is #2980b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2980b9 is rgb(41, 128, 185), in HSL hsl(204, 64%, 44%) and in CMYK 78%, 31%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #2980b9 in a design?
Pair #2980b9 with soft cream or warm off-white tones to ground the palette and reduce visual tension. For a balanced, professional contrast, accents of charcoal or dark slate work effectively without competing against its inherent blue depth.
Is #2980b9 readable on white or black?
#2980b9 has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.88:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.