#2B61AB Hex Color
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This medium-dark blue carries a professional, grounded character. Its muted saturation makes it ideal for corporate interfaces or reliable branding. The hex code #2b61ab offers a 6.2:1 contrast ratio with white text for clear readability. Pair this shade with a crisp lemon yellow or warm beige to prevent the design from appearing too dim on large surfaces.
Questions about #2b61ab
What is #2b61ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b61ab is rgb(43, 97, 171), in HSL hsl(215, 60%, 42%) and in CMYK 75%, 43%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair effectively with #2b61ab?
#2b61ab works best when grounded by warm neutrals or bright accents to prevent it from feeling too dim. It pairs beautifully with a cream or warm beige background, or a sharp lemon yellow for a high-contrast call to action.
Is #2b61ab readable on white or black?
#2b61ab has a 6.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.