#2B5272 Hex Color
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#2b5272 is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a cool, serious appearance. It suggests trust, responsibility, and security in finance, technology, government, and healthcare branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting tone with white text, which reaches about 8.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #2b5272.
Questions about #2b5272
What is #2b5272 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b5272 is rgb(43, 82, 114), in HSL hsl(207, 45%, 31%) and in CMYK 62%, 28%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #2b5272?
#2b5272 pairs well with white, pale blue, soft gray, and warm neutrals because its cool, muted base benefits from lighter contrast and gentle warmth without losing its serious character. Add a terracotta accent when the palette needs more energy.
Does #2b5272 read as warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#2b5272 reads as a cool, serious blue because its gray undertones reduce brightness and warmth, making it suitable for dashboards, finance interfaces, technology products, and healthcare layouts that need a calm, dependable visual foundation.
Is #2b5272 readable on white or black?
#2b5272 has a 8.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.