#2E51A7

Color Details

HEX
#2E51A7
RGB
rgb(46, 81, 167)
HSL
hsl(223, 57%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(72%, 51%, 0%, 35%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.37:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2e51a7
Contrast 2.85:1 Fail
White on #2e51a7
Contrast 7.37:1 AAA
#2e51a7 on Black
Contrast 2.85:1 Fail
#2e51a7 on White
Contrast 7.37:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#5874b9
#8297ca
#abb9dc
#254186
#1c3164
#122043

Complement & Analogous

#a8862e
#492ea8
#2e8ea8

Triadic

#a82e51
#51a82e

Monochrome

#122043 #1c3164 #2e51a7 #8297ca #abb9dc #d5dced

Analogous

#2e8ea8 #6db0c2 #2e51a7 #6d58b9 #492ea8 #3a2586

Complementary Mix

#1c3164 #2e51a7 #8297ca #a8862e #c6b077 #6d571e

Nearby Colors

#2e51a6
#2e51a8
#2e5197
#2e51b7

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About #2E51A7

#2E51A7 converts to RGB(46, 81, 167) and HSL(223, 57%, 42%). 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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#2E51A7 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2E51A7?
RGB: 46, 81, 167. Copy as CSS: rgb(46, 81, 167)
Is #2E51A7 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2E51A7?
Complement: #a8862e.
Does #2E51A7 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.37:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.85:1 (Fails AA).