#2B3A42 Hex Color
Muted blue with serious depth
Dark and muted, #2b3a42 is a blueish shade with ashy gray undertones and a matte, almost inky finish. Its low saturation gives it a serious, controlled mood suited to security, finance, technology, and government design. Use this hex code as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 11.8:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #2b3a42
What is #2b3a42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b3a42 is rgb(43, 58, 66), in HSL hsl(201, 21%, 21%) and in CMYK 35%, 12%, 0%, 74%.
Where does #2b3a42 work best in a palette?
Use #2b3a42 as a dominant background or strong supporting tone in security, finance, technology, and government interfaces, then add white or pale blue text and restrained brighter accents for hierarchy. Its low saturation keeps those accents from competing with the base.
What colors pair well with #2b3a42?
Muted warm colors pair well with #2b3a42, especially terracotta or dusty copper, because their earthy warmth offsets its gray-blue cast without making the palette feel loud in interfaces or print.
Is #2b3a42 readable on white or black?
#2b3a42 has a 11.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.