#2E3091 Hex Color
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This saturated indigo commands attention with its intense, serious character. Because of its high chroma, #2e3091 functions best as a bold accent or a primary brand color rather than a massive background fill. It pairs surprisingly well with sharp, acidic lime greens for a modern tech aesthetic. The hex code #2e3091 offers high contrast for white text, ensuring your typography remains legible and authoritative.
Questions about #2e3091
What is #2e3091 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e3091 is rgb(46, 48, 145), in HSL hsl(239, 52%, 37%) and in CMYK 68%, 67%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #2e3091 in a design?
Because of its high chroma, #2e3091 works exceptionally well with sharp, acidic lime greens to create a high-energy, modern tech aesthetic. For a more balanced look, try pairing this indigo with neutral cool gray tones or stark white to maintain readability.
Is #2e3091 suitable for large background areas?
Due to its intense, saturated nature, #2e3091 is generally too overwhelming for a massive background fill. It is much more effective as a bold accent or primary brand element that draws the eye without dominating the user experience.
Is #2e3091 readable on white or black?
#2e3091 has a 10.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.94:1 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.