#2B4F9C

Color Details

HEX
#2B4F9C
RGB
rgb(43, 79, 156)
HSL
hsl(221, 57%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(72%, 49%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.77:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2b4f9c
Contrast 2.70:1 Fail
White on #2b4f9c
Contrast 7.77:1 AAA
#2b4f9c on Black
Contrast 2.70:1 Fail
#2b4f9c on White
Contrast 7.77:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#5572b0
#8095c4
#aab9d7
#223f7d
#1a2f5e
#11203e

Complement & Analogous

#9c782b
#402b9c
#2b879c

Triadic

#9c2b4f
#4f9c2b

Monochrome

#11203e #1a2f5e #2b4f9c #8095c4 #aab9d7 #d5dceb

Analogous

#2b879c #6babba #2b4f9c #6655b0 #402b9c #33227d

Complementary Mix

#1a2f5e #2b4f9c #8095c4 #9c782b #bfa775 #654e1c

Nearby Colors

#2b4f9b
#2b4f9d
#2b4f8c
#2b4fac

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About #2B4F9C

#2B4F9C converts to RGB(43, 79, 156) and HSL(221, 57%, 39%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#2B4F9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2B4F9C?
RGB: 43, 79, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(43, 79, 156)
Is #2B4F9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2B4F9C?
Complement: #9c782b.
Does #2B4F9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.77:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.70:1 (Fails AA).