#2E538F Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated blue carries a serious weight, making it a reliable choice for corporate or security-focused branding. Because of its deep tone, #2e538f excels as a grounding background color. White text maintains strong readability against it, so you can confidently use it for UI elements. Pair this hex code with warm accents like cream or ochre to prevent the palette from feeling too cold or sterile.
Questions about #2e538f
What is #2e538f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e538f is rgb(46, 83, 143), in HSL hsl(217, 51%, 37%) and in CMYK 68%, 42%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #2e538f?
Is #2e538f readable on white or black?
#2e538f has a 7.63:1 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.