#2E3688 Hex Color
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#2e3688 is a dark, muted indigo with a cool blue-violet cast. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, mysterious mood suited to finance, spiritual branding, uniforms, and night-sky themes. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 10.5:1 contrast. The hex code #2e3688 pairs well with burgundy and soft silver.
Questions about #2e3688
What is #2e3688 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e3688 is rgb(46, 54, 136), in HSL hsl(235, 49%, 36%) and in CMYK 66%, 60%, 0%, 47%.
Which colors pair well with #2e3688?
#2e3688 pairs well with burgundy for a rich, dramatic scheme, while soft silver adds contrast without overpowering its cool blue-violet cast; white and pale neutrals keep the overall palette readable.
Is #2e3688 warm or cool?
#2e3688 reads as a cool color because its dark indigo base leans toward blue with a subtle violet cast, creating a restrained, serious mood rather than the energy associated with warmer red or orange hues.
Does #2e3688 work with white text?
#2e3688 provides strong contrast with white text, reaching about a 10.5:1 ratio in the stated pairing, so it can support readable headings, buttons, and large background areas when the surrounding design remains uncluttered.
Is #2e3688 readable on white or black?
#2e3688 has a 10.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.99:1 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.