#2F5B99 Hex Color
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A muted, desaturated blue, #2f5b99 carries a somber and professional weight. Its low chroma makes it a reliable choice for finance or security-focused UI designs where you need to project stability without being aggressive. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it works well as a background color for dense data dashboards. Keep it away from pure black, as the pairing can feel muddy.
Questions about #2f5b99
What is #2f5b99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f5b99 is rgb(47, 91, 153), in HSL hsl(215, 53%, 39%) and in CMYK 69%, 41%, 0%, 40%.
What design context works best for #2f5b99?
This blue functions best in high-density data dashboards or security-focused software where you need to communicate reliability and trust. It maintains strong contrast against white backgrounds while avoiding the aggressive saturation of primary blues, keeping interfaces calm.
Is #2f5b99 readable on white or black?
#2f5b99 has a 6.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.