#2E5D8D
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #2E5D8D
The hex code #2E5D8D represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(46, 93, 141).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 67% cyan, 34% magenta, 0% yellow, and 45% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#2E5D8D
RGB46, 93, 141
HSL210.3°, 50.8%, 36.7%
CMYK67%, 34%, 0%, 45%
HSV210.3°, 67.4%, 55.3%
LAB38.4, 0.2, -31.3
XYZ9.8, 10.3, 26.7
Decimal3038605
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.85:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.07:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.55:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.61:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2E5D8D;
}
.text-color {
color: #2E5D8D;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2E5D8D;
}