#2B3D59 Hex Color
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#2b3d59 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, dependable character. It brings depth and authority to finance, technology, government, and corporate design. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which offers about 11:1 contrast. The hex code #2b3d59 also pairs well with burgundy and soft gray.
Questions about #2b3d59
What is #2b3d59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b3d59 is rgb(43, 61, 89), in HSL hsl(217, 35%, 26%) and in CMYK 52%, 31%, 0%, 65%.
Does #2b3d59 read as a warm or cool color?
#2b3d59 reads as a cool, dark blue because its gray undertones suppress brightness and warmth, giving the shade a matte, dependable character suited to serious interfaces, institutional layouts, finance, technology, and restrained visual systems.
Which colors pair well with #2b3d59?
#2b3d59 pairs well with white, soft gray, and burgundy, because these colors sharpen its contrast, preserve its muted character, or introduce restrained warmth without competing with the blue-gray base in a balanced palette.
Is #2b3d59 readable on white or black?
#2b3d59 has a 10.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.