#2E88B2 Hex Color
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This muted, mid-tone blue carries a grounded, professional feel suitable for corporate finance or security interfaces. With enough contrast to support small, black body text, #2e88b2 works well as a reliable, dominant base in UI design. It pairs nicely with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a sterile look. This hex code provides a steady, disciplined foundation for branding that prioritizes clear communication.
Questions about #2e88b2
What is #2e88b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e88b2 is rgb(46, 136, 178), in HSL hsl(199, 59%, 44%) and in CMYK 74%, 24%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #2e88b2 in a professional design?
Soft creams and warm grays provide the best balance for #2e88b2, preventing a sterile or clinical aesthetic. Using charcoal for body text ensures the design maintains high contrast and a reliable, grounded appearance suitable for corporate communication.
Is #2e88b2 suitable for UI elements like buttons or status indicators?
This blue functions effectively as a stable, dominant base for UI design because it remains highly readable with black text overlays. It communicates discipline and security, making it an excellent choice for financial applications or data-heavy interface dashboards.
Is #2e88b2 readable on white or black?
#2e88b2 has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.28:1 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.