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#2B9DEE color code is #2B9DEE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2b9dee.

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#2B9DEE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2B9DEE is 0.3080. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.93:1 against white and 7.16:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2B9DEE on white2.93:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#2B9DEE on black7.16:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #2B9DEE2.93:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #2B9DEE7.16:1AAA

#2B9DEE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2B9DEE?+
The hex code for #2B9DEE is #2B9DEE. In RGB it's rgb(43, 157, 238), and in HSL it's hsl(205, 85%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #2B9DEE?+
#2B9DEE in RGB is (43, 157, 238). Written in CSS: rgb(43, 157, 238).
What is the CMYK value of #2B9DEE?+
#2B9DEE converts to CMYK(82%, 34%, 0%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2B9DEE.
Is #2b9dee a warm or cool color?+
#2B9DEE (#2B9DEE) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 205° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2b9dee belong to?+
#2B9DEE belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 205°, 85%, 55% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #2b9dee accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2B9DEE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.93:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2b9dee?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2B9DEE (#2B9DEE) is 4054 C Neon Sky, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2B9DEE in design

Practical guidance for using #2b9dee (#2B9DEE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#2B9DEE (#2B9DEE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2B9DEE (#2B9DEE) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#2B9DEE 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

#2B9DEE 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.

Brands that use #2B9DEE

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #2b9dee (#2B9DEE). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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