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#2851E6 color code is #2851E6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2851e6.

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#2851E6 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2851E6 is 0.1205. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.16:1 against white and 3.41:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2851E6 on white6.16:1AA
The quick brown fox
#2851E6 on black3.41:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #2851E66.16:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2851E63.41:1AA Large

#2851E6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2851E6?+
The hex code for #2851E6 is #2851E6. In RGB it's rgb(40, 81, 230), and in HSL it's hsl(227, 79%, 53%).
What is the RGB value of #2851E6?+
#2851E6 in RGB is (40, 81, 230). Written in CSS: rgb(40, 81, 230).
What is the CMYK value of #2851E6?+
#2851E6 converts to CMYK(83%, 65%, 0%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2851E6.
Is #2851e6 a warm or cool color?+
#2851E6 (#2851E6) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 227° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2851e6 belong to?+
#2851E6 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 227°, 79%, 53% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #2851e6 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2851E6 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.16:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2851e6?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2851E6 (#2851E6) is 3332 C Iris, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2851E6 in design

Practical guidance for using #2851e6 (#2851E6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #2851E6 (#2851E6) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #2851e6 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2851E6 (#2851E6) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#2851E6 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

#2851E6 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.