#2B3856 Hex Color
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#2b3856 is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and a matte, inky character. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, stable feel, suited to finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 11.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #2b3856.
Questions about #2b3856
What is #2b3856 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b3856 is rgb(43, 56, 86), in HSL hsl(222, 33%, 25%) and in CMYK 50%, 35%, 0%, 66%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2b3856?
#2b3856 pairs well with white, soft gray, muted sage, and restrained terracotta accents, balancing its cool, serious base while giving designers clean contrast and a controlled way to introduce warmth. Use lighter neutrals for large areas and warm accents for highlights.
Is #2b3856 a warm or cool color?
#2b3856 reads as a cool blue because its blue hue is softened by gray rather than warmed by yellow or red, giving it a restrained, stable character instead of a bright or icy appearance. It suits professional interfaces and formal visual systems.
Is #2b3856 readable on white or black?
#2b3856 has a 11.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.