#2E4BB4 Hex Color
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A saturated royal blue with a dark, confident weight. #2e4bb4 carries enough contrast for white text at small sizes, about 7.5:1, which makes it a solid choice for buttons and calls to action. It reads colder and more serious than lighter blues, so it suits finance, tech, and law enforcement branding. Pair it with warm golds or soft coral to keep it from feeling heavy.
Questions about #2e4bb4
What is #2e4bb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e4bb4 is rgb(46, 75, 180), in HSL hsl(227, 59%, 44%) and in CMYK 74%, 58%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #2e4bb4?
Warm golds and soft corals balance #2e4bb4's cold depth, while muted sage keeps it calm. For high contrast, white text works best; yellow accents add energy without clashing.
What mood does #2e4bb4 convey?
Its darkness and strong saturation read as serious and dependable, with a bold edge. That mix suits security, finance, and government work where trust matters more than playfulness.
Is #2e4bb4 readable on white or black?
#2e4bb4 has a 7.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.