#2E509E Hex Color
Steady blue with a somber edge
Reach for #2e509e when a design needs a steady, authoritative base. This dark blue leans muted rather than vivid, which suits finance dashboards, law enforcement branding, and nautical palettes. Pair it with burgundy or warm gold instead of gray, or it can turn flat next to neutrals. With a 7.6:1 contrast ratio, white body text stays readable on top of it.
Questions about #2e509e
What is #2e509e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e509e is rgb(46, 80, 158), in HSL hsl(222, 55%, 40%) and in CMYK 71%, 49%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #2e509e?
Warm accents like burgundy, mustard, or terracotta bring out the depth in #2e509e, while cool grays tend to flatten it. Cream text also reads cleaner on it than pure white.
Is #2e509e readable on white or black?
#2e509e has a 7.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.