#2B517D
Blue
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About #2B517D Blue
#2B517D is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 43 red, 81 green, and 125 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 212°, saturation of 49%, and lightness of 33%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #2B517D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
212°
Hue
49%
Saturation
33%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #2B517D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #2B517D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#2B517D on White
Contrast Ratio8.15:1
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Aa#2B517D on Black
Contrast Ratio2.58:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #2B517D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #2B517D |
| RGB | rgb(43, 81, 125) |
| HSL | hsl(212, 49%, 33%) |
| RGB Decimal | 43, 81, 125 |
| RGB Percent | 16.9%, 31.8%, 49.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 66%, 35%, 0%, 51% |
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