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#2D559A color code is #2D559A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2d559a.

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#2D559A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2D559A is 0.0939. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.30:1 against white and 2.88:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2D559A on white7.30:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#2D559A on black2.88:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #2D559A7.30:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2D559A2.88:1Fail

#2D559A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2D559A?+
The hex code for #2D559A is #2D559A. In RGB it's rgb(45, 85, 154), and in HSL it's hsl(218, 55%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #2D559A?+
#2D559A in RGB is (45, 85, 154). Written in CSS: rgb(45, 85, 154).
What is the CMYK value of #2D559A?+
#2D559A converts to CMYK(71%, 45%, 0%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2D559A.
Is #2d559a a warm or cool color?+
#2D559A (#2D559A) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 218° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2d559a belong to?+
#2D559A belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 218°, 55%, 39% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #2d559a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2D559A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.3:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2d559a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2D559A (#2D559A) is 7682 C Classic Royal, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2D559A in design

Practical guidance for using #2d559a (#2D559A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #2D559A (#2D559A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #2d559a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2D559A (#2D559A) 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

#2D559A 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

#2D559A 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.