#2E3B49 Hex Color
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#2e3b49 is a dark, muted blue-gray with cool slate undertones and a matte, almost charcoal finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled feel, making it useful as a supporting tone in finance, security, and technology branding. White text reaches about 11.4:1 contrast on it, while the hex code works best with restrained accents.
Questions about #2e3b49
What is #2e3b49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e3b49 is rgb(46, 59, 73), in HSL hsl(211, 23%, 23%) and in CMYK 37%, 19%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #2e3b49?
Pair #2e3b49 with white for crisp contrast, or add muted sage, dusty blue, or warm terracotta accents to soften its cool slate base without overwhelming its restrained, professional character in interface and brand palettes.
Is #2e3b49 a warm or cool color?
#2e3b49 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue component outweighs its red component, while its low saturation keeps the result subdued rather than icy, bright, or strongly colorful in appearance.
Is #2e3b49 readable on white or black?
#2e3b49 has a 11.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.