Medium Dark Soft Blue is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #2B2BAB, which equals rgb(43, 43, 171) in RGB and hsl(240, 60%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C75 M75 Y0 K33, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#2B2BAB - RGB
43, 43, 171 - HSL
240°, 60%, 42% - CMYK
75, 75, 0, 33 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Medium Dark Soft Blue
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.31:1. Its complementary color is #ABAB2B.
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Medium Dark Soft Blue color codes
| HEX | #2B2BAB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(43, 43, 171) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 60%, 42%) |
| HSV | 240°, 75%, 67% |
| CMYK | 75%, 75%, 0%, 33% |
| Decimal | 2829227 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Soft Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DCDCF1 - 100
#B8B8E3 - 200
#9595D5 - 300
#7272C7 - 400
#4E4EB9 - 500
#2B2BAB - 600
#24248F - 700
#1D1D72 - 800
#161656 - 900
#0E0E39 - 950
#07071D
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Soft Blue
- Complementary
#ABAB2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Citron - Analogous −30°
#2B6BAB≈ Medium Dark Soft Azure - Analogous +30°
#6B2BAB≈ Medium Dark Soft Periwinkle - Triadic +120°
#AB2B2B≈ Brown - Triadic +240°
#2BAB2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Shamrock - Split 150°
#AB6B2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Persimmon - Split 210°
#6BAB2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Fern
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Soft Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Soft Blue | Aa | 10.31:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Soft Blue | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Medium Dark Soft Blue
background-color: #2B2BAB;color: #2B2BAB;background-color: rgb(43, 43, 171);background-color: hsl(240, 60%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-soft-blue: #2B2BAB; }class="bg-[#2B2BAB]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Soft Blue
- Medium Dark Soft Ultramarine
#382BAB - Medium Dark Soft Royal
#2B38AB - Medium Dark Soft Indigo
#452BAB - Persian Blue
#1C39BB - Deep Bright Cobalt
#112D9C - Medium Dark Bright Royal
#1527C1 - Deep Bright Royal
#111F9C - Medium Dark Soft Cobalt
#2B45AB - Deep Soft Royal
#232D8B - Medium Dark Bright Cobalt
#1538C1 - Deep Bright Sapphire
#113B9C - Deep Soft Ultramarine
#2D238B
More blue shades
- Very Pale Bright Blue
#ACACF6 - Palest Bright Blue
#D1D1FA - Darkest Soft Blue
#0A0A29 - Very Dark Soft Blue
#121249 - Dark Soft Blue
#1B1B6A - Deep Soft Blue
#23238B - Soft Blue
#3333CC - Medium Light Soft Blue
#5454D4 - Light Soft Blue
#7474DC - Pale Soft Blue
#9595E4 - Very Pale Soft Blue
#B6B6ED
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Blue?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Blue is #2B2BAB.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Soft Blue?
Medium Dark Soft Blue has an RGB value of 43, 43, 171 (rgb(43, 43, 171)). In HSL it is 240°, 60%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Soft Blue?
Use white text on Medium Dark Soft Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.31:1 and black text has 2.04:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Soft Blue?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Soft Blue is #ABAB2B. Analogous colors #2B6BAB and #6B2BAB also pair well.