#2E51A3

Color Details

HEX
#2E51A3
RGB
rgb(46, 81, 163)
HSL
hsl(222, 56%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(72%, 50%, 0%, 36%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.44:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2e51a3
Contrast 2.82:1 Fail
White on #2e51a3
Contrast 7.44:1 AAA
#2e51a3 on Black
Contrast 2.82:1 Fail
#2e51a3 on White
Contrast 7.44:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#5874b5
#8297c8
#abb9da
#254182
#1c3162
#122041

Complement & Analogous

#a3802e
#452ea3
#2e8ca3

Triadic

#a32e51
#51a32e

Monochrome

#122041 #1c3162 #2e51a3 #8297c8 #abb9da #d5dced

Analogous

#2e8ca3 #6dafbf #2e51a3 #6a58b5 #452ea3 #372582

Complementary Mix

#1c3162 #2e51a3 #8297c8 #a3802e #c3ac77 #6a531e

Nearby Colors

#2e51a2
#2e51a4
#2e5193
#2e51b3

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About #2E51A3

#2E51A3 converts to RGB(46, 81, 163) and HSL(222, 56%, 41%). 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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#2E51A3 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2E51A3?
RGB: 46, 81, 163. Copy as CSS: rgb(46, 81, 163)
Is #2E51A3 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2E51A3?
Complement: #a3802e.
Does #2E51A3 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.44:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.82:1 (Fails AA).