#2F3491 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Not quite blue and not quite purple, #2f3491 is a dark indigo that sits between the two. Its low lightness gives it a serious, moody feel, close to a night sky or worn denim. White text reads clearly on it at about 10.4:1 contrast, so it works well as a dark UI background or brand base. For warmer neighbors, start with what colors make purple.
Questions about #2f3491
What is #2f3491 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f3491 is rgb(47, 52, 145), in HSL hsl(237, 51%, 38%) and in CMYK 68%, 64%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #2f3491?
Muted mustard and warm amber lift its dark coolness without clashing. It also reads richer next to burgundy than beside camel, and soft slate grays keep the palette quiet.
Is #2f3491 readable on white or black?
#2f3491 has a 10.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.