#2D4863 Hex Color
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#2d4863 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its matte, weighty character suggests seriousness, trust, and stability, making it useful for finance, technology, healthcare, and corporate branding. Use the hex code #2d4863 for UI backgrounds or large type, where white text achieves about a 9.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #2d4863
What is #2d4863 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d4863 is rgb(45, 72, 99), in HSL hsl(210, 38%, 28%) and in CMYK 55%, 27%, 0%, 61%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2d4863?
White, soft gray, and warm neutral tones pair well with #2d4863, while muted sage or dusty blue can add contrast without disrupting its calm, professional feel in interface and branding palettes.
Does #2d4863 read as warm or cool?
#2d4863 reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps the coolness restrained, giving layouts a calm, serious character rather than a bright or icy effect.
Is #2d4863 readable on white or black?
#2d4863 has a 9.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.