#2E4457 Hex Color
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#2e4457 is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its restrained depth suggests trust, control, and security, making it useful for finance, technology, government, and nautical branding. Use it as a dominant UI background with white text, which achieves about a 10.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #2e4457.
Questions about #2e4457
What is #2e4457 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e4457 is rgb(46, 68, 87), in HSL hsl(208, 31%, 26%) and in CMYK 47%, 22%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #2e4457?
The #2e4457 hex color pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and muted sage for balanced contrast; warm neutrals such as cream or sand can soften its cool, controlled appearance without overwhelming it.
Does #2e4457 read as a warm or cool color?
#2e4457 reads as a cool, dark blue because its hue sits in the blue range and its gray undertones reduce saturation while keeping the surface visually quiet and low in intensity. That restrained mix gives interfaces a calm, dependable feel rather than the brightness or energy of vivid blue.
Is #2e4457 readable on white or black?
#2e4457 has a 10.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.