#2D5B75 Hex Color
Professional dusty blue with grounded stability
This dusty blue carries a serious, professional mood perfect for finance or technology branding. Its unsaturated tone provides a grounded alternative to bright primary blues, offering stability and control for background interfaces. The hex code #2d5b75 works well in moody design palettes that prioritize reliability over energy. Designers often choose this shady, cool shade to communicate authority and quiet strength in corporate projects.
Questions about #2d5b75
What is #2d5b75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d5b75 is rgb(45, 91, 117), in HSL hsl(202, 44%, 32%) and in CMYK 62%, 22%, 0%, 54%.
What design aesthetic fits this color best?
This shade thrives in corporate and technical design environments where reliability matters more than high energy. It functions effectively as a neutral anchor for finance or data interfaces, providing a calming presence that maintains focus without demanding unnecessary attention.
Is #2d5b75 readable on white or black?
#2d5b75 has a 7.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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.