#2E2E59 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty indigo, #2e2e59 carries a somber and grounded mood. Its low saturation makes it an excellent, non-aggressive alternative to pure black for UI backgrounds or corporate branding. The hex code #2e2e59 offers enough contrast for white body text, ensuring readability. If you want other shades of purple, this tone pairs surprisingly well with muted mustard yellows or soft, warm greys.
Questions about #2e2e59
What is #2e2e59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e2e59 is rgb(46, 46, 89), in HSL hsl(240, 32%, 26%) and in CMYK 48%, 48%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #2e2e59?
#2e2e59 works effectively with muted mustard yellows or soft, warm greys to create a sophisticated balance. Because of its dusty undertones, it also complements neutral off-whites or metallic silver accents for a clean, professional aesthetic in web design.
Is #2e2e59 suitable for body text?
While #2e2e59 offers decent contrast against bright white backgrounds, it is generally better suited as a secondary accent or background color. For large blocks of body text, ensure you verify the contrast ratio against your specific background color.
Is #2e2e59 readable on white or black?
#2e2e59 has a 12.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.65:1 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.