#2E455B Hex Color
Dark blue with a gray backbone
A muted slate blue with a heavy dose of gray, #2e455b works well as a dark mode background or supporting tone behind brighter accents. White text passes contrast checks against it easily. Pair it with warm terracotta or muted gold to keep layouts from feeling cold.
Questions about #2e455b
What is #2e455b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e455b is rgb(46, 69, 91), in HSL hsl(209, 33%, 27%) and in CMYK 49%, 24%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #2e455b?
#2e455b pairs well with warm, muted tones like terracotta, dusty gold, or soft cream. These warmer shades offset its cool gray-blue base and keep designs from reading flat.
What mood does #2e455b convey?
#2e455b reads serious, steady, and dependable. Its low saturation and dark value suit finance, healthcare, and legal brands that want trust without loud color.
Is #2e455b readable on white or black?
#2e455b has a 9.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.