#2D5CA8 Hex Color
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#2d5ca8 is a dark, muted blue with cool undertones and moderate saturation. Its shaded quality suggests seriousness, trust, and control, making it useful for finance, security, technology, and government interfaces. Use the hex code #2d5ca8 as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 6.5:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #2d5ca8
What is #2d5ca8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d5ca8 is rgb(45, 92, 168), in HSL hsl(217, 58%, 42%) and in CMYK 73%, 45%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #2d5ca8?
#2d5ca8 pairs well with warm off-white, burgundy, and pale blue-gray for a controlled, formal palette. Burgundy adds contrast, while pale neutrals soften the composition without making the blue feel colder.
Is #2d5ca8 readable on white or black?
#2d5ca8 has a 6.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.