#2B65B8 Hex Color
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Cool and fairly saturated, #2b65b8 is a medium-dark blue with a clean, slightly violet undertone. Its controlled brightness suggests trust and reliability, making it effective for finance, security, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color with white or pale gray; white text provides about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #2b65b8.
Questions about #2b65b8
What is #2b65b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b65b8 is rgb(43, 101, 184), in HSL hsl(215, 62%, 45%) and in CMYK 77%, 45%, 0%, 28%.
Is #2b65b8 warm or cool?
#2b65b8 reads as a cool blue because its clean, slightly violet undertone shifts it away from green and yellow; its moderate saturation keeps the effect controlled rather than icy or overly vivid.
What colors pair well with #2b65b8?
#2b65b8 pairs well with white, pale gray, and warm neutrals such as beige, which soften its cool blue character; muted orange or coral accents can add contrast without competing with its dependable, professional feel.
Is #2b65b8 readable on white or black?
#2b65b8 has a 5.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.65:1 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.