#2B7BA3 Hex Color
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#2b7ba3 is a muted, medium-dark blue with cool cyan undertones and enough saturation to feel steady without looking loud. It suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, security, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting brand color or interface base. White text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #2b7ba3.
Questions about #2b7ba3
What is #2b7ba3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b7ba3 is rgb(43, 123, 163), in HSL hsl(200, 58%, 40%) and in CMYK 74%, 25%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #2b7ba3 in a palette?
#2b7ba3 pairs well with white, charcoal, soft gray, and warm neutrals, while coral or muted orange accents add contrast without overwhelming its cool blue base in interfaces, identity systems, or editorial layouts.
Does #2b7ba3 read as warm or cool?
#2b7ba3 reads as a cool, dependable blue because its cyan undertones pull it away from warmer teal or green-leaning hues, while muted saturation keeps the color calm and professional rather than loud or playful.
Is #2b7ba3 readable on white or black?
#2b7ba3 has a 4.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.46:1 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.