#2E404B Hex Color
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With its low saturation and dark value, #2e404b is a muted blue with gray and slightly green undertones. It creates a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, technology, government, and security interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 10.8:1 contrast. The hex code #2e404b also supports softer blue-gray accents and warm brass details.
Questions about #2e404b
What is #2e404b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e404b is rgb(46, 64, 75), in HSL hsl(203, 24%, 24%) and in CMYK 39%, 15%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #2e404b?
Warm brass accents, pale blue-gray, and white pair well with #2e404b, balancing its cool, muted base with contrast, restrained warmth, and a calm, professional feel across interfaces and brand palettes.
Is #2e404b warm or cool?
#2e404b reads as a cool muted blue because its blue base is stronger than its subtle green undertone, though low saturation keeps it from feeling icy or overly vivid on screen.
Is #2e404b readable on white or black?
#2e404b has a 10.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.95:1 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.