#2E89CC Hex Color
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#2e89cc is a cool, moderately muted blue with a slightly gray undertone. Its medium lightness feels steady and professional, supporting trust without navy’s heaviness. Use it as a primary brand color for finance, healthcare, technology, or government interfaces. Black text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #2e89cc.
Questions about #2e89cc
What is #2e89cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e89cc is rgb(46, 137, 204), in HSL hsl(205, 63%, 49%) and in CMYK 77%, 33%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #2e89cc a warm or cool color?
#2e89cc reads as a cool blue because its blue channel strongly outweighs red and green, while the slightly gray undertone softens its intensity and gives interfaces a steady, professional feel.
What colors pair well with #2e89cc?
#2e89cc pairs well with white and charcoal for clean contrast, while pale blue, cool gray, and muted orange accents can build softer or more energetic palettes without overpowering its steady blue base.
Is #2e89cc readable on white or black?
#2e89cc has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.