#2E2F4C color
The hex color #2E2F4C is a dark, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18% red, 18.4% green and 29.8% blue (46, 47, 76).
Its hue angle is 238°, with 25% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 39% cyan, 38% magenta, 0% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Midnight Masquerade (#2C2E47), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.91:1).
#2E2F4C color codes
| HEX | #2E2F4C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(46, 47, 76) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18%, 18.4%, 29.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(238, 25%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(238, 39%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 38%, 0%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.58, 7.84, -18.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.58, 19.66, 293.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.447, 3.136, 7.26) | |
| Decimal | 3026764 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2E2F4C, 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 #2E2F4C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2E2F4C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | 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 #2E2F4C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#26334dProtanopia
no red cones#24314bDeuteranopia
no green cones#26353aTritanopia
no blue cones#323232Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2e2f4c; }
.text { color: #2e2f4c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2e2f4c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(46 47 76 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2e2f4c, #3c2e4c); }
Similar colors
#2c2e47Midnight Masquerade#2b3458Midnight Escapade#2e3858Mediaeval Blue#222244Black Market#2c2c57Deep Sea Base#372d52Midnight Pie#322c56Purple Noir#3f354fMaharaja
Closest common color name: Oxford Blue.
Questions
- What color is #2E2F4C?
- #2E2F4C 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 #2E2F4C?
- The RGB value is 46, 47, 76: 46 red, 47 green and 76 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2E2F4C?
- The complementary color is #4C4B2E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2E2F4C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 and white text 12.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.