#2B3862 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2b3862 is a cool navy blue with subtle violet undertones and a matte finish. Its serious, dependable character suits finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background, pairing it with burgundy or soft gray. White text has strong contrast. The hex code is #2b3862.
Questions about #2b3862
What is #2b3862 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b3862 is rgb(43, 56, 98), in HSL hsl(226, 39%, 28%) and in CMYK 56%, 43%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #2b3862?
Is #2b3862 a warm or cool color?
#2b3862 reads as a cool navy because its blue base is slightly shifted toward violet, giving it a composed, formal feel rather than the warmth associated with red- or yellow-leaning blues. That makes it well suited to serious visual systems.
Is #2b3862 readable on white or black?
#2b3862 has a 11.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 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.