Color #2E95DF Color / Colour Code #2E95DF
This page shows the hex color code for color #2e95df (#2E95DF). The colour is a blue tone with 73% saturation and 53% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2E95DF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2E95DF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 175, 205, and 235 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 205, 325, and 85 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2E95DF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 205 and saturation at 73%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 205 to 250 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 205 with its complement at 25 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 #2E95DF
Lightness variations at hue 205 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2E95DF
Design Use Cases for #2E95DF
Vibrant Brand Color
#2E95DF has a strong 73% 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 53% lightness, #2E95DF has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Trust & Professional Identity
#2E95DF sits in the blue range (hue 205). 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 #2E95DF (hue 205) to its complement at hue 25. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 235. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e95df, #df7930);
CSS Code for #2E95DF
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About Color #2E95DF (#2E95DF)
#2E95DF is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 46 red, 149 green, and 223 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 205 degrees with 73% saturation and 53% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2E95DF is 127/255 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 79% cyan, 33% magenta, 0% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2E95DF against white is 3.24:1 and against black is 6.48:1. 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 6.48:1.
The complementary colour #DF7930 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2E95DF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #30DFD0 and #303EDF, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2E95DF?
- #2E95DF is Color #2E95DF, a blue color (colour) with RGB(46, 149, 223), HSL(205, 73%, 53%), and CMYK(79%, 33%, 0%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 127/255.
- Is #2E95DF accessible for text?
- Against white, #2E95DF has a contrast ratio of 3.24:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.48:1 (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 #2E95DF?
- The complementary colour is #DF7930 (hue 25). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #30DFD0 and #303EDF. The triadic palette adds #DF3096 and #96DF30 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2E95DF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2e95df; or rgb(46, 149, 223); or hsl(205, 73%, 53%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 205 73% 53%; 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.