#2F3691 Hex Color
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Dark and cool, #2f3691 is a fairly saturated indigo with a blue-violet cast and a serious, structured mood. The hex code works well as a dominant background for corporate, finance, spiritual, or night-sky designs. White text reaches about 10.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text. Its depth can feel heavy across large areas, so balance it with warmer accents such as burgundy or muted gold.
Questions about #2f3691
What is #2f3691 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f3691 is rgb(47, 54, 145), in HSL hsl(236, 51%, 38%) and in CMYK 68%, 63%, 0%, 43%.
Which colors pair well with #2f3691?
Burgundy and muted gold pair well with #2f3691 because their warmer, earthy notes soften its cool depth without erasing its formal character. Use one as a small accent, while pale blue-gray or white handles supporting text and open space.
Is #2f3691 readable on white or black?
#2f3691 has a 10.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.