#2B42B8 Hex Color
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Deep and saturated, #2b42b8 offers a commanding presence that works well for branding in tech, finance, or security. Because it is quite dark, the hex code provides excellent contrast for white text, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Use it as a solid foundation in your palette, but balance it against softer, desaturated grays to avoid a heavy look in large-scale designs.
Questions about #2b42b8
What is #2b42b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b42b8 is rgb(43, 66, 184), in HSL hsl(230, 62%, 45%) and in CMYK 77%, 64%, 0%, 28%.
Is #2b42b8 readable on white or black?
#2b42b8 has a 8.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.