#2B05B5 Hex Color
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A vivid, saturated indigo, #2b05b5 demands attention with its intense, electric personality. This shade feels formal and serious, making it a strong choice for modern branding that needs authority. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or soft cream to balance its high-energy darkness. White text remains perfectly legible against this hex code, ensuring it works as a striking background color for high-contrast UI designs.
Questions about #2b05b5
What is #2b05b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b05b5 is rgb(43, 5, 181), in HSL hsl(253, 95%, 36%) and in CMYK 76%, 97%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #2b05b5 for branding?
Is #2b05b5 readable on white or black?
#2b05b5 has a 11.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.