#2B71A5 Hex Color
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#2b71a5 is a cool, moderately muted blue with a steady, reliable feel. Its medium-dark lightness supports trust and control without the weight of navy. The hex code is useful as a supporting brand color for finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces. White text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #2b71a5
What is #2b71a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b71a5 is rgb(43, 113, 165), in HSL hsl(206, 59%, 41%) and in CMYK 74%, 32%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #2b71a5?
#2b71a5 pairs well with white, warm off-white, and charcoal, which sharpen its cool blue character without making the palette feel harsh. Use muted terracotta or soft copper for a measured accent in branding and interface highlights.
Is #2b71a5 readable on white or black?
#2b71a5 has a 5.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.