#2E74B8 Hex Color
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A moderately dark, cool blue with restrained saturation, #2e74b8 feels controlled and dependable without appearing severe. Its muted character supports trust and responsibility in finance, security, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a dominant interface or brand color, with white text for readable small body copy at about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #2e74b8.
Questions about #2e74b8
What is #2e74b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e74b8 is rgb(46, 116, 184), in HSL hsl(210, 60%, 45%) and in CMYK 75%, 37%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #2e74b8?
#2e74b8 pairs well with white, light gray, charcoal, and muted warm accents such as terracotta. These combinations preserve its dependable character while adding contrast, softness, or a touch of warmth to interfaces and brand palettes.
Does #2e74b8 read as a warm or cool color?
#2e74b8 reads as a cool blue because its hue sits firmly toward blue rather than yellow or red, while its moderate saturation keeps it from feeling icy. That balance makes it useful when you want a steady, professional mood without harsh intensity.
Is #2e74b8 readable on white or black?
#2e74b8 has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 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.