#2F51A4

Color Details

HEX
#2F51A4
RGB
rgb(47, 81, 164)
HSL
hsl(223, 55%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(71%, 51%, 0%, 36%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.41:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2f51a4
Contrast 2.83:1 Fail
White on #2f51a4
Contrast 7.41:1 AAA
#2f51a4 on Black
Contrast 2.83:1 Fail
#2f51a4 on White
Contrast 7.41:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#5974b6
#8297c8
#acb9db
#264183
#1c3162
#132042

Complement & Analogous

#a2812f
#482fa2
#2f89a2

Triadic

#a22f50
#50a22f

Monochrome

#132042 #1c3162 #2f51a4 #8297c8 #acb9db #d5dced

Analogous

#2f89a2 #6dacbe #2f51a4 #6d59b5 #482fa2 #3a2682

Complementary Mix

#1c3162 #2f51a4 #8297c8 #a2812f #c3ad78 #69541f

Nearby Colors

#2f51a3
#2f51a5
#2f5194
#2f51b4

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About #2F51A4

#2F51A4 converts to RGB(47, 81, 164) and HSL(223, 55%, 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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#2F51A4 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2F51A4?
RGB: 47, 81, 164. Copy as CSS: rgb(47, 81, 164)
Is #2F51A4 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2F51A4?
Complement: #a2812f.
Does #2F51A4 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.41:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.83:1 (Fails AA).