#2B5280

Color Details

HEX
#2B5280
RGB
rgb(43, 82, 128)
HSL
hsl(212, 50%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(66%, 36%, 0%, 50%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.01:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2b5280
Contrast 2.62:1 Fail
White on #2b5280
Contrast 8.01:1 AAA
#2b5280 on Black
Contrast 2.62:1 Fail
#2b5280 on White
Contrast 8.01:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#557599
#8097b3
#aabacc
#224266
#1a314d
#112133

Complement & Analogous

#825a2b
#2e2b82
#2b7f82

Triadic

#822b54
#54822b

Monochrome

#112133 #1a314d #2b5280 #8097b3 #aabacc #d5dce6

Analogous

#2b7f82 #6ba5a8 #2b5280 #58559b #2e2b82 #252268

Complementary Mix

#1a314d #2b5280 #8097b3 #825a2b #ae9475 #553b1c

Nearby Colors

#2b527f
#2b5281
#2b5270
#2b5290

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About #2B5280

#2B5280 converts to RGB(43, 82, 128) and HSL(212, 50%, 34%). 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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#2B5280 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2B5280?
RGB: 43, 82, 128. Copy as CSS: rgb(43, 82, 128)
Is #2B5280 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2B5280?
Complement: #825a2b.
Does #2B5280 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.01:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.62:1 (Fails AA).