Home /Colors /#2863D2
#2863D2#2863D2

#2863D2 color code is #2863D2. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2863d2.

ShadesTints
Preview
Text on White
White on Color
ShareSave to PinterestTweet

Explore #2863D2

#2863D2 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2863D2 is 0.1403. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.52:1 against white and 3.81:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2863D2 on white5.52:1AA
The quick brown fox
#2863D2 on black3.81:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #2863D25.52:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2863D23.81:1AA Large

#2863D2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2863D2?+
The hex code for #2863D2 is #2863D2. In RGB it's rgb(40, 99, 210), and in HSL it's hsl(219, 68%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #2863D2?+
#2863D2 in RGB is (40, 99, 210). Written in CSS: rgb(40, 99, 210).
What is the CMYK value of #2863D2?+
#2863D2 converts to CMYK(81%, 53%, 0%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2863D2.
Is #2863d2 a warm or cool color?+
#2863D2 (#2863D2) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 219° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2863d2 belong to?+
#2863D2 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 219°, 68%, 49% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #2863d2 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2863D2 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.52:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2863d2?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2863D2 (#2863D2) is 7455 C Strong Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2863D2 in design

Practical guidance for using #2863d2 (#2863D2) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #2863D2 (#2863D2) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #2863d2 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2863D2 (#2863D2) 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

#2863D2 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

#2863D2 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.