#2B3A67 Hex Color
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The hex code #2b3a67 is a dark, muted blue with cool violet undertones and a matte, inky finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces and brand systems a serious, dependable feel without harsh black. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone in finance, technology, and government designs, pairing it with burgundy or warm ivory. White text has about 11:1 contrast.
Questions about #2b3a67
What is #2b3a67 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b3a67 is rgb(43, 58, 103), in HSL hsl(225, 41%, 29%) and in CMYK 58%, 44%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #2b3a67?
#2b3a67 pairs well with warm ivory, burgundy, muted gold, and soft gray, balancing its cool violet undertones across interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts where a deep base and warm accent create strong visual balance.
Does #2b3a67 read as a warm or cool color?
#2b3a67 reads as a cool color because its blue base carries subtle violet undertones. Its muted saturation softens that chill, giving it a restrained, dependable mood that feels more approachable than a brighter navy or stark black.
Is #2b3a67 readable on white or black?
#2b3a67 has a 11.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.90:1 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.