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#2B7CA1 color code is #2B7CA1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2b7ca1.

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#2B7CA1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2B7CA1 is 0.1750. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.67:1 against white and 4.50:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2B7CA1 on white4.67:1AA
The quick brown fox
#2B7CA1 on black4.50:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #2B7CA14.67:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2B7CA14.50:1AA

#2B7CA1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2B7CA1?+
The hex code for #2B7CA1 is #2B7CA1. In RGB it's rgb(43, 124, 161), and in HSL it's hsl(199, 58%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #2B7CA1?+
#2B7CA1 in RGB is (43, 124, 161). Written in CSS: rgb(43, 124, 161).
What is the CMYK value of #2B7CA1?+
#2B7CA1 converts to CMYK(73%, 23%, 0%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2B7CA1.
Is #2b7ca1 a warm or cool color?+
#2B7CA1 (#2B7CA1) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 199° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2b7ca1 belong to?+
#2B7CA1 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 199°, 58%, 40% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #2b7ca1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2B7CA1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.67:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2b7ca1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2B7CA1 (#2B7CA1) is 7690 C Deep Sky Aqua, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2B7CA1 in design

Practical guidance for using #2b7ca1 (#2B7CA1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#2B7CA1 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.7:1 vs white, 4.5:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2B7CA1 (#2B7CA1) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan 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

#2B7CA1 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

#2B7CA1 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.