#2E5498 Hex Color
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The hex code #2e5498 is a dark, muted blue with cool undertones and a serious, dependable mood. Its restrained saturation suits security, finance, technology, and government interfaces, especially as a strong base or background. White text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast here, making it suitable for readable body copy and clear UI labels.
Questions about #2e5498
What is #2e5498 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e5498 is rgb(46, 84, 152), in HSL hsl(218, 54%, 39%) and in CMYK 70%, 45%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #2e5498?
It pairs well with burgundy, warm ivory, and muted copper, which add contrast without erasing its cool, serious character; use warmer tones for accents in branding or interface details.
Is #2e5498 readable on white or black?
#2e5498 has a 7.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.