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#2B7DC5 color code is #2B7DC5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2b7dc5.

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#2B7DC5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2B7DC5 is 0.1921. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.34:1 against white and 4.84:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2B7DC5 on white4.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#2B7DC5 on black4.84:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #2B7DC54.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #2B7DC54.84:1AA

#2B7DC5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2B7DC5?+
The hex code for #2B7DC5 is #2B7DC5. In RGB it's rgb(43, 125, 197), and in HSL it's hsl(208, 64%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #2B7DC5?+
#2B7DC5 in RGB is (43, 125, 197). Written in CSS: rgb(43, 125, 197).
What is the CMYK value of #2B7DC5?+
#2B7DC5 converts to CMYK(78%, 37%, 0%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2B7DC5.
Is #2b7dc5 a warm or cool color?+
#2B7DC5 (#2B7DC5) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 208° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2b7dc5 belong to?+
#2B7DC5 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 208°, 64%, 47% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #2b7dc5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2B7DC5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.34:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2b7dc5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2B7DC5 (#2B7DC5) is 285 C Pantone 285 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2B7DC5 in design

Practical guidance for using #2b7dc5 (#2B7DC5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#2B7DC5 (#2B7DC5) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2B7DC5 (#2B7DC5) 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

#2B7DC5 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

#2B7DC5 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.