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#2E2E99 color code is #2E2E99. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2e2e99.

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#2E2E99 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2E2E99 is 0.0483. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 10.68:1 against white and 1.97:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2E2E99 on white10.68:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#2E2E99 on black1.97:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #2E2E9910.68:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2E2E991.97:1Fail

#2E2E99 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2E2E99?+
The hex code for #2E2E99 is #2E2E99. In RGB it's rgb(46, 46, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(240, 54%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #2E2E99?+
#2E2E99 in RGB is (46, 46, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(46, 46, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #2E2E99?+
#2E2E99 converts to CMYK(70%, 70%, 0%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2E2E99.
Is #2e2e99 a warm or cool color?+
#2E2E99 (#2E2E99) 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 #2e2e99 belong to?+
#2E2E99 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 240°, 54%, 39% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #2e2e99 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2E2E99 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 10.68:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2e2e99?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2E2E99 (#2E2E99) is 4212 C Lapis Lazuli, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2E2E99 in design

Practical guidance for using #2e2e99 (#2E2E99) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #2E2E99 (#2E2E99) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 10.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #2e2e99 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2E2E99 (#2E2E99) 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

#2E2E99 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

#2E2E99 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 #2E2E99

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #2e2e99 (#2E2E99). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Samsung#1428A0 · Samsung Blue