#2D2E47 color
The hex color #2D2E47 is a dark, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 17.6% red, 18% green and 27.8% blue (45, 46, 71).
Its hue angle is 238°, with 22% saturation and 23% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 35% magenta, 0% yellow and 72% black.
The closest named color is Midnight Masquerade (#2C2E47), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.18:1).
#2D2E47 color codes
| HEX | #2D2E47 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(45, 46, 71) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(17.6%, 18%, 27.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(238, 22%, 23%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(238, 37%, 28%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 35%, 0%, 72%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(19.91, 6.6, -15.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(19.91, 17.03, 292.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.196, 2.967, 6.364) | |
| Decimal | 2960967 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2D2E47, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #2D2E47 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2D2E47 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #2D2E47 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#273148Protanopia
no red cones#252f46Deuteranopia
no green cones#263337Tritanopia
no blue cones#303030Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2d2e47; }
.text { color: #2d2e47; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2d2e47; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(45 46 71 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2d2e47, #392d47); }
Similar colors
#2c2e47Midnight Masquerade#333344Shuriken#21263aMidnight Express#2b3458Midnight Escapade#2e3858Mediaeval Blue#1c2841Eternal Darkness#222233Black Velvet#222244Black Market
Closest common color name: Oxford Blue.
Questions
- What color is #2D2E47?
- #2D2E47 is a dark, grayish blue, closest to the named color Midnight Masquerade. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2D2E47?
- The RGB value is 45, 46, 71: 45 red, 46 green and 71 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2D2E47?
- The complementary color is #47462D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2D2E47?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.59:1 and white text 13.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.