#2B0095 Hex Color
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Not quite blue and far from purple, #2b0095 sits in heavy indigo territory with a cold, dim cast. That darkness makes it a strong base for dark mode and night sky themes, especially since white text hits a 13.7:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with warm gold or burgundy to keep the mood from going flat. The hex code reads formal and slightly mysterious, better as a dominant base than a small accent.
Questions about #2b0095
What is #2b0095 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b0095 is rgb(43, 0, 149), in HSL hsl(257, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 71%, 100%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #2b0095?
Warm, saturated tones balance #2b0095 best, so gold, amber, and burgundy accents keep the palette from feeling cold and flat. Cooler partners like pale steel blue also work, but muted grays can make it look muddy.
Is #2b0095 readable on white or black?
#2b0095 has a 13.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.