Blue

#2E2EFA

General Information about #2E2EFA

The hexadecimal color code #2E2EFA represents a shade of blue in the RGB color model. It is composed of 18.43% red, 18.43% green, and 98.04% blue. In the sRGB color space, it corresponds to a relatively pure blue hue. Hex color codes are widely used in web design and digital graphics to specify colors precisely. They offer a compact and standardized way to represent color values, ensuring consistency across different platforms and devices. The hexadecimal system uses a base-16 numbering system, allowing for a wide range of color combinations. Each pair of characters in the hex code represents the intensity of the red, green, and blue components, respectively, ranging from 00 (minimum intensity) to FF (maximum intensity). Understanding the composition of hex colors is essential for designers and developers seeking to create visually appealing and accessible designs.

The color #2E2EFA, a vibrant blue, presents several accessibility considerations for web developers. When used as a background color, sufficient contrast with text is crucial for readability. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Therefore, pairing this blue with white or very light yellow text is generally a safe option. However, using it with darker text colors like black or dark gray would create insufficient contrast, making the content difficult to read for users with visual impairments. Furthermore, avoid using this blue as the sole indicator of interactive elements such as links or buttons. Always provide additional visual cues, such as underlines or borders, to ensure that these elements are easily identifiable by all users, including those with color vision deficiencies. Thorough testing with accessibility tools and diverse user groups is essential to validate the usability of color combinations.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
46 46 250
RGB46 46 250
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
240deg 95.33% 58.04%
24095.3358.04HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
240deg 18.04% 1.96%
24018.041.96HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2E2EFA
rgb46 46 250
hsl240deg 95.33% 58.04%
cmyk81.6% 81.6% 0% 1.96%
hwb240deg 18.04% 1.96%
xyz-d650.19 0.09 0.91
oklch0.4843 0.2824 269.25
oklab0.4843 0 -0.28
CMYK
81.6% 81.6% 0% 1.96%
81.681.601.96CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.19 0.09 0.91
0.190.090.91XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4843 0.2824 269.25
0.48430.2824269.25LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4843 0 -0.28
0.48430-0.28LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

Complementary color

Buttons