#2B5E91 Hex Color
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#2b5e91 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, security, government, and technology. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI background, pairing it with warm ivory or muted burgundy. The hex code #2b5e91 supports white body text with about 6.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #2b5e91
What is #2b5e91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b5e91 is rgb(43, 94, 145), in HSL hsl(210, 54%, 37%) and in CMYK 70%, 35%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2b5e91?
#2b5e91 pairs well with warm ivory for gentle contrast and muted burgundy for a restrained accent, while pale blue-gray can extend its cool, professional palette without making the design feel overly bright.
Where does #2b5e91 work best?
#2b5e91 works well for finance, security, government, and technology interfaces where a controlled, trustworthy mood matters; use it as a supporting brand color, navigation background, or panel fill rather than a high-energy accent.
Is #2b5e91 readable on white or black?
#2b5e91 has a 6.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.