#2E4F8B Hex Color
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Muted and moderately dark, #2e4f8b is a cool blue with a slight violet cast and a serious, controlled mood. The hex code #2e4f8b works well for security, finance, government, and technology branding as a dominant background or interface color. White text meets WCAG AA contrast, while burgundy or warm gray creates a balanced pairing.
Questions about #2e4f8b
What is #2e4f8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e4f8b is rgb(46, 79, 139), in HSL hsl(219, 50%, 36%) and in CMYK 67%, 43%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #2e4f8b?
Warm accents such as burgundy and muted gold, plus soft neutrals like warm gray and cream, pair well with #2e4f8b by balancing its cool violet cast in brand palettes, interfaces, and editorial layouts.
Is #2e4f8b warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#2e4f8b reads as a cool, serious blue because its blue base has a slight violet cast, making it well suited to security, finance, government, and technology interfaces that need a controlled, dependable visual tone.
Is #2e4f8b readable on white or black?
#2e4f8b has a 8.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.