#2E78AD Color Information

Hex color code: #2E78AD

The hex color #2E78AD is a peaceful blue with RGB values of (46, 120, 173) and HSL of (205°, 58%, 43%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#2E78AD

RGB

46, 120, 173

HSL

205°, 58%, 43%

CMYK

73%, 31%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #2E78AD;
background-color: #2E78AD;
border-color: #2E78AD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #2E78AD;
border: 2px solid #2E78AD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#2E78AD]
text-[#2E78AD]
border-[#2E78AD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_2E78AD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2E78AD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #2E78AD; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #2E78AD; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #2E78AD; background-color: #2E78AD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #2E78AD20; border-left: 4px solid #2E78AD; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #2E78AD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #2E78AD in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

46, 120, 173

Red: 46 / Green: 120 / Blue: 173

HSL

205°, 58%, 43%

Hue: 205° / Saturation: 58% / Lightness: 43%

CMYK

73%, 31%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 73% / Magenta: 31% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #2E78AD?

#2E78AD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AD632E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #2E78AD to RGB:

rgb(46, 120, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #2E78AD to HSL:

hsl(205, 58%, 43%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #2E78AD to CMYK:

cmyk(73%, 31%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A peaceful blue tone, #2E78AD has RGB (46, 120, 173) and HSL (205°, 58%, 43%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #2E78AD is #AD632E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #2EADA3.

Use #2E78AD in CSS: color: #2E78AD or background-color: #2E78AD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #2E78AD

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.41:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E78AD?

#2E78AD is a peaceful blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #2E78AD?

#2E78AD in RGB is (46, 120, 173) - 46 red, 120 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #2E78AD in CSS?

Use #2E78AD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #2E78AD?

#AD632E (complementary), #2EADA3 (analogous), and #1E4E71 (lighter shade) work well with #2E78AD.