#2E3F58 Hex Color
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Dark and muted with a gray cast, the hex code #2e3f58 lands between navy and slate. That low saturation keeps this blue subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone or UI background rather than a hero color. Pair it with dusty rose or muted gold for warmth without glare. White text reads clearly on it at about 10.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #2e3f58
What is #2e3f58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e3f58 is rgb(46, 63, 88), in HSL hsl(216, 31%, 26%) and in CMYK 48%, 28%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #2e3f58?
Dusty rose, muted gold, and terracotta lift #2e3f58 without clashing, since warm muted tones balance its cool gray undertone. Bright white next to it can make it look flat, so soften the gap with off-whites.
Is #2e3f58 readable on white or black?
#2e3f58 has a 10.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.