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#2D2D86 color code is #2D2D86. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2d2d86.

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#2D2D86 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2D2D86 is 0.0416. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 11.47:1 against white and 1.83:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2D2D86 on white11.47:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#2D2D86 on black1.83:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #2D2D8611.47:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2D2D861.83:1Fail

#2D2D86 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2D2D86?+
The hex code for #2D2D86 is #2D2D86. In RGB it's rgb(45, 45, 134), and in HSL it's hsl(240, 50%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #2D2D86?+
#2D2D86 in RGB is (45, 45, 134). Written in CSS: rgb(45, 45, 134).
What is the CMYK value of #2D2D86?+
#2D2D86 converts to CMYK(66%, 66%, 0%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2D2D86.
Is #2d2d86 a warm or cool color?+
#2D2D86 (#2D2D86) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2d2d86 belong to?+
#2D2D86 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 240°, 50%, 35% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #2d2d86 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2D2D86 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 11.47:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2d2d86?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2D2D86 (#2D2D86) is 273 C Pantone 273 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2D2D86 in design

Practical guidance for using #2d2d86 (#2D2D86) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #2D2D86 (#2D2D86) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 11.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #2d2d86 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2D2D86 (#2D2D86) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple 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

#2D2D86 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

#2D2D86 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.