Color #2E91C1 Color / Colour Code #2E91C1
This page shows the hex color code for color #2e91c1 (#2E91C1). The colour is a blue tone with 62% saturation and 47% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2E91C1 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2E91C1 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 170, 200, and 230 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 200, 320, and 80 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2E91C1
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 200 and saturation at 62%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 200 to 245 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 200 with its complement at 20 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #2E91C1
Lightness variations at hue 200 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2E91C1
Design Use Cases for #2E91C1
Vibrant Brand Color
#2E91C1 has a strong 62% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 47% lightness, #2E91C1 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Trust & Professional Identity
#2E91C1 sits in the blue range (hue 200). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #2E91C1 (hue 200) to its complement at hue 20. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 230. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e91c1, #c25f2e);
CSS Code for #2E91C1
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #2E91C1 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #2E91C1 (#2E91C1)
#2E91C1 is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 46 red, 145 green, and 193 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 200 degrees with 62% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2E91C1 is 121/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 76% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow, and 24% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2E91C1 against white is 3.54:1 and against black is 5.94:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.94:1.
The complementary colour #C25F2E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2E91C1. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2EC2A9 and #2E46C2, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #2E91C1
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2E91C1?
- #2E91C1 is Color #2E91C1, a blue color (colour) with RGB(46, 145, 193), HSL(200, 62%, 47%), and CMYK(76%, 25%, 0%, 24%). Its perceived brightness is 121/255.
- Is #2E91C1 accessible for text?
- Against white, #2E91C1 has a contrast ratio of 3.54:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.94:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2E91C1?
- The complementary colour is #C25F2E (hue 20). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2EC2A9 and #2E46C2. The triadic palette adds #C22E91 and #91C22E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2E91C1 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2e91c1; or rgb(46, 145, 193); or hsl(200, 62%, 47%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 200 62% 47%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.