Smoky Denim Blue
A moderately saturated, cool dark blue.
#2B5080
rgb(43, 80, 128)
Color formats
HEX
#2B5080
RGB
rgb(43, 80, 128)
HSL
hsl(213.9, 49.7%, 33.5%)
HSV
hsv(213.9, 66.4%, 50.2%)
CMYK
cmyk(66.4%, 37.5%, 0%, 49.8%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Smoky Denim Blue.
Lightest
#9AB7DD
Lighter
#4D81C3
Base
#2B5080
Darker
#112034
Darkest
#000000
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Smoky Denim Blue works
Smoky Denim Blue (#2B5080) is a moderately saturated, cool dark blue. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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