Close to Denim
#2B79DB
#2B79DB is a mid-tone, rich blue, close to the color Denim. In RGB it’s made of 16.9% red, 47.5% green, and 85.9% blue. Its hue is 213°, with 71% saturation and 51% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
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Split complementary
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WCAG contrast ratios for text. 4.5:1 is the minimum for body text, 3:1 for large text.
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#2B79DB in use
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Body text stays dark for reading; the color carries buttons, links, and accents.
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Questions about #2B79DB
What color is #2B79DB?
#2B79DB is a mid-tone, rich blue, close to the color Denim. In RGB it’s made of 16.9% red, 47.5% green, and 85.9% blue. Its hue is 213°, with 71% saturation and 51% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
What is #2B79DB in RGB?
#2B79DB is rgb(43, 121, 219): 43 red, 121 green, and 219 blue on a 0–255 scale.
What is #2B79DB in CMYK?
Roughly cmyk(80, 45, 0, 14). Print results depend on paper and press, so proof it before a big print run.
What Pantone is closest to #2B79DB?
PANTONE 285 C is the closest match in our list. Screen colors and ink never match perfectly; check a physical Pantone guide.
What color goes with #2B79DB?
Its complement #AC6B12 gives the strongest contrast. For something calmer, try its analogous neighbors, or its own tints and shades above.