#2E5C95 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #2e5c95 is a dark blue with gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its serious, dependable character suits finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or muted burgundy, rather than a full-page background. White text remains readable, with about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #2e5c95.
Questions about #2e5c95
What is #2e5c95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e5c95 is rgb(46, 92, 149), in HSL hsl(213, 53%, 38%) and in CMYK 69%, 38%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2e5c95?
Warm ivory and muted burgundy complement #2e5c95 by adding warmth, while soft gray and pale blue preserve its calm, professional feel without creating harsh contrast in layouts, interfaces, or brand palettes.
Is #2e5c95 warm or cool?
#2e5c95 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue hue is softened by gray undertones and restrained saturation, giving it a serious, dependable mood rather than a vivid, energetic appearance.
Is #2e5c95 readable on white or black?
#2e5c95 has a 6.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.