#2F008A Hex Color
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Dark and highly saturated, #2f008a is a cool indigo with strong violet undertones. Its low lightness gives interfaces and branding a serious, mysterious feel, while its clarity prevents it from looking muddy. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 14.1:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #2f008a.
Questions about #2f008a
What is #2f008a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f008a is rgb(47, 0, 138), in HSL hsl(260, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 66%, 100%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #2f008a?
For high contrast, pair #2f008a with white; soft lavender creates a close tonal palette, while pale yellow-green accents supply complementary energy without making the deep indigo feel muddy in a digital interface.
Is #2f008a warm or cool?
#2f008a reads as a cool color because its blue-violet hue sits on the cooler side of the color wheel, while its deep value and strong saturation give it a serious, dramatic presence rather than a soft pastel feel.
Is #2f008a readable on white or black?
#2f008a has a 14.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.