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#2F2682 color code is #2F2682. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2f2682.

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#2F2682 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2F2682 is 0.0360. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 12.21:1 against white and 1.72:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2F2682 on white12.21:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#2F2682 on black1.72:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #2F268212.21:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2F26821.72:1Fail

#2F2682 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2F2682?+
The hex code for #2F2682 is #2F2682. In RGB it's rgb(47, 38, 130), and in HSL it's hsl(246, 55%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of #2F2682?+
#2F2682 in RGB is (47, 38, 130). Written in CSS: rgb(47, 38, 130).
What is the CMYK value of #2F2682?+
#2F2682 converts to CMYK(64%, 71%, 0%, 49%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2F2682.
Is #2f2682 a warm or cool color?+
#2F2682 (#2F2682) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 246° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2f2682 belong to?+
#2F2682 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 246°, 55%, 33% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #2f2682 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2F2682 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 12.21:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2f2682?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2F2682 (#2F2682) is 3348 C Dark Cobalt, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2F2682 in design

Practical guidance for using #2f2682 (#2F2682) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #2F2682 (#2F2682) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 12.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #2f2682 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2F2682 (#2F2682) 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

#2F2682 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

#2F2682 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 #2F2682

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #2f2682 (#2F2682). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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