#2E3F7E Hex Color
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The hex code #2e3f7e is a muted, dark blue with cool violet undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its serious, controlled feel suits finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant UI background, pairing it with burgundy or warm gray. White text achieves about 9.9:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #2e3f7e
What is #2e3f7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e3f7e is rgb(46, 63, 126), in HSL hsl(227, 47%, 34%) and in CMYK 63%, 50%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #2e3f7e?
Warm neutrals such as burgundy, terracotta, and warm gray balance #2e3f7e, while white creates a crisp, high-contrast look for text, borders, interface surfaces, and other light elements in polished layouts.
Does #2e3f7e read as warm or cool?
#2e3f7e reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base carries subtle violet undertones, giving it a controlled, serious mood that suits technology, finance, government, and other formal interfaces.
Is #2e3f7e readable on white or black?
#2e3f7e has a 9.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.12:1 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.