#2B5B84 Hex Color
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#2b5b84 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a serious, controlled mood. It suits finance, security, technology, and government branding, especially as a dominant background or interface color. White text reads clearly against it at about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this dependable blue is #2b5b84.
Questions about #2b5b84
What is #2b5b84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b5b84 is rgb(43, 91, 132), in HSL hsl(208, 51%, 34%) and in CMYK 67%, 31%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2b5b84?
For balanced palettes, pair #2b5b84 with warm muted orange accents, soft cream backgrounds, or pale blue-gray; its cool gray base keeps these combinations polished rather than bright in restrained editorial and interface layouts.
Is #2b5b84 readable on white or black?
#2b5b84 has a 7.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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.