#2E78D9 Hex Color
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Bold, saturated, and bright, #2e78d9 is a vivid blue with a cool edge. Its strong chroma makes it a natural accent for buttons, links, and calls to action in tech or finance branding. Black text passes contrast on this hex code, so it also works behind small labels. Pair it with warm coral or soft cream to keep it from overpowering a layout.
Questions about #2e78d9
What is #2e78d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e78d9 is rgb(46, 120, 217), in HSL hsl(214, 69%, 52%) and in CMYK 79%, 45%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #2e78d9?
Warm coral, soft cream, and muted sand all balance its strong saturation. For a sharper, more corporate feel, pair it with charcoal or deep navy instead.
Is #2e78d9 readable on white or black?
#2e78d9 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.