#2B628C Hex Color
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The hex code #2b628c is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces and brand systems a serious, subdued mood, while its moderate depth supports trust and control. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone in finance, security, technology, and government designs. White text reads clearly at about 6.5:1, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #2b628c
What is #2b628c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b628c is rgb(43, 98, 140), in HSL hsl(206, 53%, 36%) and in CMYK 69%, 30%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #2b628c?
#2b628c pairs well with warm off-white, pale sand, muted coral, and soft terracotta because their warmth offsets its cool, gray undertone. Use those lighter tones for text, highlights, or small accents against its darker base.
Is #2b628c readable on white or black?
#2b628c has a 6.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.