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#2854C3 color code is #2854C3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2854c3.

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#2854C3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2854C3 is 0.1073. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.67:1 against white and 3.15:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2854C3 on white6.67:1AA
The quick brown fox
#2854C3 on black3.15:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #2854C36.67:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2854C33.15:1AA Large

#2854C3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2854C3?+
The hex code for #2854C3 is #2854C3. In RGB it's rgb(40, 84, 195), and in HSL it's hsl(223, 66%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #2854C3?+
#2854C3 in RGB is (40, 84, 195). Written in CSS: rgb(40, 84, 195).
What is the CMYK value of #2854C3?+
#2854C3 converts to CMYK(79%, 57%, 0%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2854C3.
Is #2854c3 a warm or cool color?+
#2854C3 (#2854C3) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 223° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2854c3 belong to?+
#2854C3 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 223°, 66%, 46% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #2854c3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2854C3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.67:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2854c3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2854C3 (#2854C3) is 3312 C Deep Cornflower, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2854C3 in design

Practical guidance for using #2854c3 (#2854C3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #2854C3 (#2854C3) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #2854c3 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2854C3 (#2854C3) 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

#2854C3 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

#2854C3 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.