#2B30B7 Hex Color
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#2b30b7 is a saturated, medium-dark indigo blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its strong chroma gives branding, finance, technology, and security interfaces a confident, structured feel. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 9.5:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for richer depth. The hex code is #2b30b7.
Questions about #2b30b7
What is #2b30b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b30b7 is rgb(43, 48, 183), in HSL hsl(238, 62%, 44%) and in CMYK 77%, 74%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #2b30b7?
#2b30b7 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, burgundy for richer depth, and pale blue-gray for a calmer interface. Warm neutrals can soften its cool violet cast, while restrained nearby hues keep its saturation in focus.
Is #2b30b7 a warm or cool color?
#2b30b7 reads as a cool color because its blue base shifts slightly toward violet, giving it a crisp, focused presence rather than the warmth associated with red, orange, or yellow hues.
Where does #2b30b7 work well?
#2b30b7 works well in technology, finance, security, and productivity interfaces where a confident, structured mood supports clear hierarchy and focus on information-dense screens with many controls, metrics, or navigation choices. Apply it to navigation, headers, or dominant backgrounds.
Is #2b30b7 readable on white or black?
#2b30b7 has a 9.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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.