#2E90D3 Hex Color
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With its cool, moderately muted blue tone, #2e90d3 feels dependable without looking severe. The hex code suits security, finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces where trust and control matter. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI accent beside charcoal and soft gray. Black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #2e90d3
What is #2e90d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e90d3 is rgb(46, 144, 211), in HSL hsl(204, 65%, 50%) and in CMYK 78%, 32%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #2e90d3?
Pair #2e90d3 with charcoal, soft gray, or white for a controlled, readable interface; a warm accent such as terracotta can add energy without competing with its cool blue base. Darker neutrals add structure, while pale backgrounds create breathing room.
Is #2e90d3 a warm or cool color?
#2e90d3 reads as a cool blue because its hue sits in the blue range, while its moderate saturation keeps it from feeling electric or harsh in interface and branding work. That balance gives designs a dependable, calm tone with enough color for buttons and highlights.
Is #2e90d3 readable on white or black?
#2e90d3 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 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.