#2E81B5 Hex Color
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A steady, muted blue with a soft gray undertone. The hex code #2e81b5 reads dependable rather than bold, which is why it shows up in finance, healthcare, and government design. Its coolness flatters warm accents like terracotta or amber. Black text hits 4.9:1 contrast here, so small body copy stays readable. That gray undertone also pairs well with warm neutrals; see what colors make gray for building a matching neutral set.
Questions about #2e81b5
What is #2e81b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e81b5 is rgb(46, 129, 181), in HSL hsl(203, 59%, 45%) and in CMYK 75%, 29%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #2e81b5?
Warm accents like terracotta, amber, and cream balance its cool gray undertone better than bright primaries do. For a muted palette, pair it with warm neutrals like sand or greige.
Is #2e81b5 readable on white or black?
#2e81b5 has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 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.