#2D2557 Hex Color
Moody depth with cool violet undertones
#2d2557 is a dark, muted purple with cool blue-gray undertones and low saturation. Its matte depth suggests mystery, seriousness, and spiritual focus, making it effective for moody branding, gaming interfaces, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant dark base with warm cream or muted gold accents. The hex code #2d2557 supports clear white body text at about 13.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #2d2557
What is #2d2557 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d2557 is rgb(45, 37, 87), in HSL hsl(250, 40%, 24%) and in CMYK 48%, 57%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #2d2557?
Warm cream and muted gold create clear, refined contrast with #2d2557, while dusty lavender or mauve can build a softer monochromatic palette without losing its cool, serious mood and visual focus.
Does #2d2557 feel warm or cool?
#2d2557 reads as a cool color because its dark purple base leans toward blue-gray rather than red, giving it a restrained, serious feel that works well in focused interfaces and moody visual systems.
Is #2d2557 readable on white or black?
#2d2557 has a 13.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.