#2D6BA7 Hex Color
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#2d6ba7 is a cool, moderately muted blue with subtle gray undertones and a steady, professional feel. Its medium-dark value supports trust and reliability in finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting color beside warm white or muted orange. The hex code #2d6ba7 also provides about 5.6:1 contrast with white text.
Questions about #2d6ba7
What is #2d6ba7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d6ba7 is rgb(45, 107, 167), in HSL hsl(210, 58%, 42%) and in CMYK 73%, 36%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #2d6ba7?
#2d6ba7 pairs well with warm white, pale beige, muted orange, and terracotta, adding contrast without overpowering its cool blue-gray character in interfaces and brand layouts for a balanced, professional feel. Use warm neutrals for calm compositions, or orange accents for more energy.
Is #2d6ba7 a warm or cool color?
#2d6ba7 is a cool blue with subtle gray undertones, giving it a calm, stable, and professional appearance rather than a bright or playful one, especially in medium-dark interfaces and layouts. It suits finance, technology, healthcare, and public-service designs.
Is #2d6ba7 readable on white or black?
#2d6ba7 has a 5.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.