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#2462AE color code is #2462AE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2462ae.

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#2462AE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2462AE is 0.1217. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.12:1 against white and 3.43:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2462AE on white6.12:1AA
The quick brown fox
#2462AE on black3.43:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #2462AE6.12:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2462AE3.43:1AA Large

#2462AE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2462AE?+
The hex code for #2462AE is #2462AE. In RGB it's rgb(36, 98, 174), and in HSL it's hsl(213, 66%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #2462AE?+
#2462AE in RGB is (36, 98, 174). Written in CSS: rgb(36, 98, 174).
What is the CMYK value of #2462AE?+
#2462AE converts to CMYK(79%, 44%, 0%, 32%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2462AE.
Is #2462ae a warm or cool color?+
#2462AE (#2462AE) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 213° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2462ae belong to?+
#2462AE belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 213°, 66%, 41% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #2462ae accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2462AE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.12:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2462ae?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2462AE (#2462AE) is 3305 C Deep Sky, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2462AE in design

Practical guidance for using #2462ae (#2462AE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #2462AE (#2462AE) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #2462ae text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2462AE (#2462AE) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#2462AE flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#2462AE works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.