#2E7699 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #2e7699 is a medium-dark blue with a subtle green cast and restrained saturation. Its steady character suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding, especially as a supporting color for interfaces and dashboards. The hex code #2e7699 supports white body text at about a 5.0:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal text.
Questions about #2e7699
What is #2e7699 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e7699 is rgb(46, 118, 153), in HSL hsl(200, 54%, 39%) and in CMYK 70%, 23%, 0%, 40%.
Is #2e7699 a warm or cool color?
#2e7699 reads as a cool blue because its medium-dark blue base carries a subtle green cast rather than red or yellow warmth. Its restrained saturation keeps the effect calm and professional, making it useful for interface accents and subdued brand palettes.
What colors pair well with #2e7699?
For a balanced palette, pair #2e7699 with white or pale gray for clarity, then add a warm accent such as terracotta or muted sage to soften its cool, technical feel. Keep the warm accent limited for a restrained result.
Is #2e7699 readable on white or black?
#2e7699 has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.16:1 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.