#2E526B Hex Color
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#2e526b is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones, giving layouts a serious, secure, slightly mysterious feel. Its low saturation suits finance, technology, government, and nautical branding without appearing harsh. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting tone with burgundy accents. White text achieves about 8.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #2e526b.
Questions about #2e526b
What is #2e526b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e526b is rgb(46, 82, 107), in HSL hsl(205, 40%, 30%) and in CMYK 57%, 23%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2e526b?
#2e526b pairs well with white, soft neutrals, and restrained burgundy accents, creating clear contrast while preserving its serious, maritime character in interfaces, editorial layouts, and brand palettes for a balanced result.
Is #2e526b warm or cool?
#2e526b reads as a cool blue because its blue channel dominates its red and green values, while its muted saturation and gray undertones soften the chill and keep it from feeling stark. That balance suits calm, structured layouts.
Is #2e526b readable on white or black?
#2e526b has a 8.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.