#2B3A47 Hex Color
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#2b3a47 is a dark, grayish blue that sits between navy and slate. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a muted, inky character, so it works best as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces, finance branding, or moody layouts. White text reads clearly on it at about 11.7:1 contrast. Pair it with amber or dusty coral accents to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #2b3a47
What is #2b3a47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b3a47 is rgb(43, 58, 71), in HSL hsl(208, 25%, 22%) and in CMYK 39%, 18%, 0%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #2b3a47?
Warm accents flatter #2b3a47 most. Try amber, terracotta, or dusty coral to offset its cool gray undertone. Cooler pairings like mint or light steel blue work too, though they read more subdued.
Is #2b3a47 readable on white or black?
#2b3a47 has a 11.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.