#2B51C5

Color Details

HEX
#2B51C5
RGB
rgb(43, 81, 197)
HSL
hsl(225, 64%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(78%, 59%, 0%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.81:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2b51c5
Contrast 3.09:1 Fail
White on #2b51c5
Contrast 6.81:1 AA
#2b51c5 on Black
Contrast 3.09:1 Fail
#2b51c5 on White
Contrast 6.81:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#5574d1
#8097dc
#aab9e8
#22419e
#1a3176
#11204f

Complement & Analogous

#c59e2b
#512bc5
#2b9ec5

Triadic

#c52b51
#51c52b

Monochrome

#11204f #1a3176 #2b51c5 #8097dc #aab9e8 #d5dcf3

Analogous

#2b9ec5 #6bbbd6 #2b51c5 #7455d1 #512bc5 #41229e

Complementary Mix

#1a3176 #2b51c5 #8097dc #c59e2b #d9c075 #80671c

Nearby Colors

#2b51c4
#2b51c6
#2b51b5
#2b51d5

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About #2B51C5

#2B51C5 converts to RGB(43, 81, 197) and HSL(225, 64%, 47%). 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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#2B51C5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2B51C5?
RGB: 43, 81, 197. Copy as CSS: rgb(43, 81, 197)
Is #2B51C5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2B51C5?
Complement: #c59e2b.
Does #2B51C5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.81:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.09:1 (AA (large text)).