#2B2287 Hex Color
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Dark and moderately saturated, #2b2287 is a cool indigo with a blue-violet cast and a serious, atmospheric presence. Its depth suits meditation brands, formal identities, night-sky themes, and creative work. Use it as a dominant background with white type, which reaches about a 12.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #2b2287 also pairs well with burgundy and soft gray.
Questions about #2b2287
What is #2b2287 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b2287 is rgb(43, 34, 135), in HSL hsl(245, 60%, 33%) and in CMYK 68%, 75%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2b2287?
#2b2287 pairs well with burgundy, soft gray, and white, balancing its cool blue-violet depth with warmer or quieter accents; these combinations support dramatic, restrained, or high-contrast layouts without competing with the indigo’s strong presence.
Is #2b2287 warm or cool?
#2b2287 is a cool indigo because its blue base outweighs its violet cast, creating a serious, atmospheric feel rather than the warmth of a red-leaning purple in most layouts and interfaces.
Is #2b2287 readable on white or black?
#2b2287 has a 12.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.