#2B48A0

Color Details

HEX
#2B48A0
RGB
rgb(43, 72, 160)
HSL
hsl(225, 58%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(73%, 55%, 0%, 37%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.28:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2b48a0
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
White on #2b48a0
Contrast 8.28:1 AAA
#2b48a0 on Black
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
#2b48a0 on White
Contrast 8.28:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#556db3
#8091c6
#aab6d9
#223a80
#1a2b60
#111d40

Complement & Analogous

#a1842b
#482ba1
#2b84a1

Triadic

#a12b48
#48a12b

Monochrome

#111d40 #1a2b60 #2b48a0 #8091c6 #aab6d9 #d5daec

Analogous

#2b84a1 #6ba9bd #2b48a0 #6d55b4 #482ba1 #3a2281

Complementary Mix

#1a2b60 #2b48a0 #8091c6 #a1842b #c2af75 #69561c

Nearby Colors

#2b489f
#2b48a1
#2b4890
#2b48b0

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About #2B48A0

#2B48A0 converts to RGB(43, 72, 160) and HSL(225, 58%, 40%). 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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#2B48A0 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2B48A0?
RGB: 43, 72, 160. Copy as CSS: rgb(43, 72, 160)
Is #2B48A0 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2B48A0?
Complement: #a1842b.
Does #2B48A0 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.28:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.54:1 (Fails AA).