#2E3A48 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2e3a48 is a gray-leaning blue with a dusty, matte finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled feel, suited to technology, finance, government, and security branding. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone with white text, which reaches about 11.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #2e3a48.
Questions about #2e3a48
What is #2e3a48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e3a48 is rgb(46, 58, 72), in HSL hsl(212, 22%, 23%) and in CMYK 36%, 19%, 0%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #2e3a48?
#2e3a48 pairs well with white, pale blue, soft gray, and warm off-white, creating clear contrast while preserving its restrained character; these lighter companions keep layouts legible and prevent the dark blue-gray from feeling overly heavy.
Is #2e3a48 readable on white or black?
#2e3a48 has a 11.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.