#2D459B Hex Color
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#2d459b is a dark, cool blue with moderate saturation and a slightly violet cast. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, dependable feel, suited to security, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a strong supporting tone or dominant background with white text, though its weight can feel gloomy across large, unbroken areas. The hex code is #2d459b.
Questions about #2d459b
What is #2d459b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d459b is rgb(45, 69, 155), in HSL hsl(227, 55%, 39%) and in CMYK 71%, 55%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #2d459b?
#2d459b pairs well with muted warm colors, especially burgundy, dusty rose, or soft cream within a restrained interface palette. Keep warmer tones limited to accents, calls to action, or secondary panels.
Is #2d459b readable on white or black?
#2d459b has a 8.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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.