#2E3E77 Hex Color
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The hex code #2e3e77 is a muted, dusty blue with serious undertones. It works best as a primary background for professional UI designs or corporate branding where stability is key. Because this shade is dark, white text offers excellent 10.1:1 contrast for high readability. If you want to expand your color range, this tone is a useful starting point when mixing purple into dark, moody palettes.
Questions about #2e3e77
What is #2e3e77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e3e77 is rgb(46, 62, 119), in HSL hsl(227, 44%, 32%) and in CMYK 61%, 48%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #2e3e77 in my UI designs?
#2e3e77 works best as a primary background or a heavy text color for professional dashboards requiring high readability. Because of its dark, dusty nature, it supports white text with excellent contrast and maintains a calm, stable atmosphere throughout complex user interfaces.
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Is #2e3e77 readable on white or black?
#2e3e77 has a 10.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.07:1 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.