#2D40B0

Color Details

HEX
#2D40B0
RGB
rgb(45, 64, 176)
HSL
hsl(231, 59%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(74%, 64%, 0%, 31%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.50:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2d40b0
Contrast 2.47:1 Fail
White on #2d40b0
Contrast 8.50:1 AAA
#2d40b0 on Black
Contrast 2.47:1 Fail
#2d40b0 on White
Contrast 8.50:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#5766c0
#818cd0
#abb3df
#24338d
#1b266a
#121a46

Complement & Analogous

#ae9b2d
#5a2dae
#2d81ae

Triadic

#ae2d40
#40ae2d

Monochrome

#121a46 #1b266a #2d40b0 #818cd0 #abb3df #d5d9ef

Analogous

#2d81ae #6ca7c6 #2d40b0 #7b57be #5a2dae #48248b

Complementary Mix

#1b266a #2d40b0 #818cd0 #ae9b2d #cabe77 #71651d

Nearby Colors

#2d40af
#2d40b1
#2d40a0
#2d40c0

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About #2D40B0

#2D40B0 converts to RGB(45, 64, 176) and HSL(231, 59%, 43%). 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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#2D40B0 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2D40B0?
RGB: 45, 64, 176. Copy as CSS: rgb(45, 64, 176)
Is #2D40B0 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2D40B0?
Complement: #ae9b2d.
Does #2D40B0 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.50:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.47:1 (Fails AA).