#2B5D8C

Color Details

HEX
#2B5D8C
RGB
rgb(43, 93, 140)
HSL
hsl(209, 53%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(69%, 34%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.89:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2b5d8c
Contrast 3.05:1 Fail
White on #2b5d8c
Contrast 6.89:1 AA
#2b5d8c on Black
Contrast 3.05:1 Fail
#2b5d8c on White
Contrast 6.89:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#557da3
#809eba
#aabed1
#224a70
#1a3854
#112538

Complement & Analogous

#8c5a2b
#2b2d8c
#2b8c8b

Triadic

#8c2b5d
#5d8c2b

Monochrome

#112538 #1a3854 #2b5d8c #809eba #aabed1 #d5dfe8

Analogous

#2b8c8b #6bafae #2b5d8c #5557a3 #2b2d8c #222470

Complementary Mix

#1a3854 #2b5d8c #809eba #8c5a2b #b49475 #5b3b1c

Nearby Colors

#2b5d8b
#2b5d8d
#2b5d7c
#2b5d9c

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About #2B5D8C

#2B5D8C converts to RGB(43, 93, 140) and HSL(209, 53%, 36%). 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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#2B5D8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2B5D8C?
RGB: 43, 93, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(43, 93, 140)
Is #2B5D8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2B5D8C?
Complement: #8c5a2b.
Does #2B5D8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.89:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.05:1 (AA (large text)).