#2F80D8 Hex Color
Bold blue built for action
Not a muted navy and not a soft pastel, #2f80d8 is a bright, saturated blue with real punch. Its strong chroma makes it a solid accent or call-to-action color, especially in tech and finance branding. Black text passes AA on top at about 5.2:1 contrast. Pair it with warm coral or crisp white for balance.
Questions about #2f80d8
What is #2f80d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f80d8 is rgb(47, 128, 216), in HSL hsl(211, 68%, 52%) and in CMYK 78%, 41%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #2f80d8?
It pairs well with warm coral or amber for energy, and with charcoal for a grounded, professional look. Since this blue is already vivid, keep surrounding colors muted so it stays the focal point.
Is #2f80d8 readable on white or black?
#2f80d8 has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.20:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.