#2D557C Hex Color
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#2d557c is a dark, muted blue with a cool, ashy cast and low saturation. Its serious, dependable mood suits finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting tone with warm gray and muted burgundy. The hex code #2d557c supports clear white text at about 7.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #2d557c
What is #2d557c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d557c is rgb(45, 85, 124), in HSL hsl(210, 47%, 33%) and in CMYK 64%, 31%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #2d557c?
#2d557c pairs well with warm gray, muted burgundy, and soft off-white because their warmer or lighter qualities balance its cool, ashy blue character without competing with its restrained mood in a palette.
What mood does #2d557c convey?
#2d557c conveys a serious, dependable mood through its dark value, cool blue hue, and low saturation, making it a strong choice for finance, security, government, technology interfaces, and digital products.
Is #2d557c readable on white or black?
#2d557c has a 7.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.70:1 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.