#2B559E
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About #2B559E Blue
#2B559E is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 43 red, 85 green, and 158 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 218°, saturation of 57%, and lightness of 39%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
218°
Hue
57%
Saturation
39%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #2B559E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #2B559E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#2B559E on White
Contrast Ratio7.25:1
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Aa#2B559E on Black
Contrast Ratio2.9:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #2B559E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #2B559E |
| RGB | rgb(43, 85, 158) |
| HSL | hsl(218, 57%, 39%) |
| RGB Decimal | 43, 85, 158 |
| RGB Percent | 16.9%, 33.3%, 62.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 73%, 46%, 0%, 38% |
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