Medium Dark Soft Royal is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #2B38AB, which equals rgb(43, 56, 171) in RGB and hsl(234, 60%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C75 M67 Y0 K33, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#2B38AB - RGB
43, 56, 171 - HSL
234°, 60%, 42% - CMYK
75, 67, 0, 33 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Medium Dark Soft Royal
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 9.31:1. Its complementary color is #AB9F2B.
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Medium Dark Soft Royal color codes
| HEX | #2B38AB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(43, 56, 171) |
| HSL | hsl(234, 60%, 42%) |
| HSV | 234°, 75%, 67% |
| CMYK | 75%, 67%, 0%, 33% |
| Decimal | 2832555 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Soft Royal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DCDEF1 - 100
#B8BDE3 - 200
#959CD5 - 300
#727AC7 - 400
#4E59B9 - 500
#2B38AB - 600
#242F8F - 700
#1D2572 - 800
#161C56 - 900
#0E1339 - 950
#07091D
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Soft Royal
- Complementary
#AB9F2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Yellow - Analogous −30°
#2B78AB≈ Medium Dark Soft Capri - Analogous +30°
#5E2BAB≈ Medium Dark Soft Iris - Triadic +120°
#AB2B38≈ Medium Dark Soft Red - Triadic +240°
#38AB2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Green - Split 150°
#AB5E2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Cinnabar - Split 210°
#78AB2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Apple
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Soft Royal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Soft Royal | Aa | 9.31:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Soft Royal | Aa | 2.26:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Medium Dark Soft Royal
background-color: #2B38AB;color: #2B38AB;background-color: rgb(43, 56, 171);background-color: hsl(234, 60%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-soft-royal: #2B38AB; }class="bg-[#2B38AB]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Soft Royal
- Medium Dark Soft Cobalt
#2B45AB - Medium Dark Soft Blue
#2B2BAB - Medium Dark Soft Ultramarine
#382BAB - Persian Blue
#1C39BB - Deep Bright Sapphire
#113B9C - Medium Dark Soft Indigo
#452BAB - Medium Dark Bright Cobalt
#1538C1 - Medium Dark Muted Blue
#404096 - Medium Dark Soft Sapphire
#2B51AB - Deep Bright Cobalt
#112D9C - Deep Soft Cobalt
#23378B - Deep Bright Cornflower
#11499C
More blue shades
- Very Pale Bright Royal
#ACB4F6 - Palest Bright Royal
#D1D5FA - Darkest Soft Royal
#0A0D29 - Very Dark Soft Royal
#121849 - Dark Soft Royal
#1B226A - Deep Soft Royal
#232D8B - Soft Royal
#3342CC - Medium Light Soft Royal
#5460D4 - Light Soft Royal
#747FDC - Pale Soft Royal
#959DE4 - Very Pale Soft Royal
#B6BBED
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Royal?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Royal is #2B38AB.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Soft Royal?
Medium Dark Soft Royal has an RGB value of 43, 56, 171 (rgb(43, 56, 171)). In HSL it is 234°, 60%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Soft Royal?
Use white text on Medium Dark Soft Royal. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.31:1 and black text has 2.26:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Soft Royal?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Soft Royal is #AB9F2B. Analogous colors #2B78AB and #5E2BAB also pair well.