#2E3985 Hex Color
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#2e3985 is a dark, moderately saturated indigo with a cool, slightly violet cast. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, structured mood suited to finance, spirituality, uniforms, and night-sky themes. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 10.3:1 contrast. The hex code #2e3985 pairs well with burgundy and soft gray.
Questions about #2e3985
What is #2e3985 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e3985 is rgb(46, 57, 133), in HSL hsl(232, 49%, 35%) and in CMYK 65%, 57%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2e3985?
#2e3985 pairs well with burgundy, soft gray, and white, balancing its cool violet cast with warmer accents, quiet neutrals, or crisp text in polished interfaces, formal brand palettes, and editorial layouts.
Does #2e3985 read as a warm or cool color?
#2e3985 reads as a cool, dark indigo because its blue base carries a slight violet cast, while its low lightness gives layouts a serious, structured mood suited to formal interfaces and night-sky themes.
Is #2e3985 readable on white or black?
#2e3985 has a 10.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.04:1 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.