#2D4D73 Hex Color
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#2d4d73 is a muted navy that sits closer to faded denim than to bright blue. Its low saturation gives it a serious, steady character, which suits corporate branding, finance dashboards, and uniform-style design. White text passes contrast checks on it with room to spare, so it works well as a background for body copy. At very large sizes it can read a little flat, so pair it with a warm accent like burgundy or rust to keep things alive.
Questions about #2d4d73
What is #2d4d73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d4d73 is rgb(45, 77, 115), in HSL hsl(213, 44%, 31%) and in CMYK 61%, 33%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #2d4d73?
#2d4d73 flatters warm, slightly unexpected partners like burgundy, rust, and soft cream. Cool grays and crisp white also work when you want a cleaner, more technical look.
Is #2d4d73 a warm or cool color?
#2d4d73 is a cool color. Its blue base and low saturation give it a calm, reserved feel, which is why it shows up often in finance, government, and corporate design.
Is #2d4d73 readable on white or black?
#2d4d73 has a 8.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.