#2D42B3

Color Details

HEX
#2D42B3
RGB
rgb(45, 66, 179)
HSL
hsl(231, 60%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(75%, 63%, 0%, 30%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.26:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2d42b3
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
White on #2d42b3
Contrast 8.26:1 AAA
#2d42b3 on Black
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
#2d42b3 on White
Contrast 8.26:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#5768c2
#818ed1
#abb3e1
#24358f
#1b286b
#121a48

Complement & Analogous

#b49f2d
#5c2db4
#2d84b4

Triadic

#b42d41
#41b42d

Monochrome

#121a48 #1b286b #2d42b3 #818ed1 #abb3e1 #d5d9f0

Analogous

#2d84b4 #6ca9cb #2d42b3 #7d57c3 #5c2db4 #4a2490

Complementary Mix

#1b286b #2d42b3 #818ed1 #b49f2d #cec177 #75671d

Nearby Colors

#2d42b2
#2d42b4
#2d42a3
#2d42c3

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About #2D42B3

#2D42B3 converts to RGB(45, 66, 179) and HSL(231, 60%, 44%). 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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#2D42B3 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2D42B3?
RGB: 45, 66, 179. Copy as CSS: rgb(45, 66, 179)
Is #2D42B3 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2D42B3?
Complement: #b49f2d.
Does #2D42B3 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.26:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.54:1 (Fails AA).