#2B4A59 Hex Color
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#2b4a59 is a dark, muted blue with gray and slightly green undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, grounded mood suited to finance, technology, security, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 9.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #2b4a59.
Questions about #2b4a59
What is #2b4a59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b4a59 is rgb(43, 74, 89), in HSL hsl(200, 35%, 26%) and in CMYK 52%, 17%, 0%, 65%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2b4a59 in a palette?
#2b4a59 pairs well with pale blue, warm cream, and restrained copper accents because these lighter or warmer notes separate its dark, gray-green base without competing with its serious, low-saturation character. Use the shade as a dominant background and reserve brighter accents for actions or key details.
Is #2b4a59 readable on white or black?
#2b4a59 has a 9.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.