#2B618C color code is #2B618C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2b618c.
Relative luminance of #2B618C is 0.1096. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.58:1 against white and 3.19:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.
Practical guidance for using #2b618c (#2B618C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.
Use #2B618C (#2B618C) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #2b618c text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.
As a brand color, #2B618C (#2B618C) 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.
#2B618C 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.
#2B618C 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.