#2F5165 Hex Color
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This is no vivid azure. The hex code #2f5165 is a dim, ashy navy with heavy gray undertones and a cool, dusty finish. Its low saturation suits it to backgrounds and supporting roles in corporate, finance, or nautical work. White text reads clearly on it at roughly 8.4:1 contrast. Pair it with muted coral or warm sand to keep large areas from going flat.
Questions about #2f5165
What is #2f5165 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f5165 is rgb(47, 81, 101), in HSL hsl(202, 36%, 29%) and in CMYK 53%, 20%, 0%, 60%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2f5165?
Muted coral, warm sand, and soft burgundy all lift this navy without fighting its gray undertones. Bright whites work for text, but very pale neutrals can wash out the color on large surfaces.
Is #2f5165 readable on white or black?
#2f5165 has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.