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#2B388A color code is #2B388A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2b388a.

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#2B388A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2B388A is 0.0518. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 10.32:1 against white and 2.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2B388A on white10.32:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#2B388A on black2.04:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #2B388A10.32:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2B388A2.04:1Fail

#2B388A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2B388A?+
The hex code for #2B388A is #2B388A. In RGB it's rgb(43, 56, 138), and in HSL it's hsl(232, 52%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #2B388A?+
#2B388A in RGB is (43, 56, 138). Written in CSS: rgb(43, 56, 138).
What is the CMYK value of #2B388A?+
#2B388A converts to CMYK(69%, 59%, 0%, 46%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2B388A.
Is #2b388a a warm or cool color?+
#2B388A (#2B388A) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 232° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2b388a belong to?+
#2B388A belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 232°, 52%, 35% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #2b388a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2B388A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 10.32:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2b388a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2B388A (#2B388A) is 273 C Pantone 273 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2B388A in design

Practical guidance for using #2b388a (#2B388A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #2B388A (#2B388A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 10.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #2b388a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2B388A (#2B388A) 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

#2B388A 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

#2B388A 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.