#2E0B8E Hex Color
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A deep, intensely saturated indigo, #2e0b8e commands attention with its cold, moody presence. This heavy tone works best as a primary branding element or a dominant background color in dark mode interfaces. Because it is quite dark, pair it with bright white text to maintain high readability. The hex code for this serious, authoritative shade is #2e0b8e.
Questions about #2e0b8e
What is #2e0b8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e0b8e is rgb(46, 11, 142), in HSL hsl(256, 86%, 30%) and in CMYK 68%, 92%, 0%, 44%.
How should I use #2e0b8e in a UI design?
#2e0b8e works effectively as a dominant background color in dark mode interfaces or as a striking primary brand accent. Because of its extreme saturation, pair this color with crisp white or off-white text to maintain necessary readability.
What colors complement #2e0b8e?
You can create a balanced, high-contrast palette by pairing #2e0b8e with bright yellow or vibrant gold accents. These warm, luminous tones provide the visual energy needed to cut through the heavy, moody presence of this dark indigo.
Is #2e0b8e readable on white or black?
#2e0b8e has a 13.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.