#2F05B5 Hex Color
Intense electric indigo with violet energy
This saturated indigo commands attention with its intense, electric violet undertones. Because it is so vivid, #2f05b5 functions best as a bold accent or primary brand color rather than a subtle background. It offers excellent legibility with white text, boasting an 11.6:1 contrast ratio. Pair this hex code with muted grays to keep the energy balanced and professional in UI design.
Questions about #2f05b5
What is #2f05b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f05b5 is rgb(47, 5, 181), in HSL hsl(254, 95%, 36%) and in CMYK 74%, 97%, 0%, 29%.
How should I use #2f05b5 in a professional user interface?
#2f05b5 functions best as a striking accent color for calls to action or primary brand elements rather than a background. Pair it with neutral shades like charcoal or soft whites to ensure the vivid indigo remains the focal point while maintaining excellent readability.
Is #2f05b5 readable on white or black?
#2f05b5 has a 11.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.