#2E0070 Hex Color
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The hex code #2e0070 produces a dark, saturated violet-purple with a cool blue undertone and serious weight. Its low lightness suits deep backgrounds, dramatic contrast, luxury branding, gaming interfaces, and spiritual or creative themes. White text gets about 15.6:1 contrast here, while lighter lilac or warm gold accents keep the composition from feeling heavy.
Questions about #2e0070
What is #2e0070 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e0070 is rgb(46, 0, 112), in HSL hsl(265, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 59%, 100%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #2e0070 in a palette?
#2e0070 pairs well with soft lilac, muted silver, and warm gold, which lighten its dark value without competing with its saturated violet base in interfaces, identity systems, and editorial layouts.
Does #2e0070 read as warm or cool?
#2e0070 reads cool because its saturated violet leans toward blue, while its very low lightness adds a shadowed, serious mood rather than a soft or playful one in most palettes.
Is #2e0070 readable on white or black?
#2e0070 has a 15.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.