#2D49B6 Hex Color
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Rich and saturated, #2d49b6 is a cool blue with a slight violet cast and medium-dark value. Its strong chroma brings energy and focus to calls to action, links, and brand accents, while its darker base suggests reliability and control. Use the hex code #2d49b6 with white text for accessible UI contrast or pair it with warm copper.
Questions about #2d49b6
What is #2d49b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d49b6 is rgb(45, 73, 182), in HSL hsl(228, 60%, 45%) and in CMYK 75%, 60%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #2d49b6?
#2d49b6 pairs well with warm copper, off-white, and pale cool neutrals, which balance its saturated blue-violet character without competing for attention. Use copper for contrast, lighter neutrals for clean layouts, and white for crisp text.
Is #2d49b6 a warm or cool color?
#2d49b6 reads as a cool blue because its blue base has a slight violet cast, while its saturation keeps it energetic rather than icy. The medium-dark value adds a controlled, dependable feel in interfaces and branding.
Is #2d49b6 readable on white or black?
#2d49b6 has a 7.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.