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#2B23BE color code is #2B23BE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2b23be.

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#2B23BE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2B23BE is 0.0543. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 10.06:1 against white and 2.09:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2B23BE on white10.06:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#2B23BE on black2.09:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #2B23BE10.06:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2B23BE2.09:1Fail

#2B23BE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2B23BE?+
The hex code for #2B23BE is #2B23BE. In RGB it's rgb(43, 35, 190), and in HSL it's hsl(243, 69%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #2B23BE?+
#2B23BE in RGB is (43, 35, 190). Written in CSS: rgb(43, 35, 190).
What is the CMYK value of #2B23BE?+
#2B23BE converts to CMYK(77%, 82%, 0%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2B23BE.
Is #2b23be a warm or cool color?+
#2B23BE (#2B23BE) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 243° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2b23be belong to?+
#2B23BE belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 243°, 69%, 44% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #2b23be accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2B23BE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 10.06:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2b23be?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2B23BE (#2B23BE) is 3340 C Deep Indigo, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2B23BE in design

Practical guidance for using #2b23be (#2B23BE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #2B23BE (#2B23BE) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 10.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #2b23be text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2B23BE (#2B23BE) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple 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

#2B23BE 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

#2B23BE 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.