#2B4FA9 Hex Color
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Strong, saturated blue with a cool, royal-leaning edge. #2b4fa9 has enough depth for dark interfaces and backgrounds yet stays vivid in buttons and calls to action. White text reads clearly on it at about 7.5:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA behind small body copy. Pair it with warm amber or burnt orange to cut the corporate feel. The hex code #2b4fa9 suits finance, technology, and government branding.
Questions about #2b4fa9
What is #2b4fa9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b4fa9 is rgb(43, 79, 169), in HSL hsl(223, 59%, 42%) and in CMYK 75%, 53%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #2b4fa9?
#2b4fa9 flatters warm, earthy accents like amber and burnt orange, which keep its corporate coolness in check. Soft cream and warm gray neutrals also work when you want a quieter, more formal palette.
Is #2b4fa9 readable on white or black?
#2b4fa9 has a 7.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.