#2814D0

Color Profile: #2814D0

Common Name: Deep Blue Electric

RGB: RGB(40, 20, 208)
HSL: ~HSL(248°, 82%, 45%)

Contrast vs White: 9.1:1 – Passes WCAG AA
Contrast vs Black: 3.3:1 – Fails AA

Mood & Impression:
This vibrant shade leans heavily into a tech-forward, high-energy vibe — popular in design for its striking, futuristic intensity. It evokes confidence, digital cool, and creative control, often signaling sophistication and edge. Not one to sit in the background.

Close Named Matches:

• PANTONE Blue 072 C – #001CA8 – ΔE=22.06 – Exact tier hit from Pantone Solid Coated
• Natural Color System (NCS) S 4055-R70B – #222E7C – ΔE=58.86
• AMS Standard 595a – 35095 Blue – #38639C – ΔE=81.12
• RAL 5002 – Ultramarine Blue – #2F4D86 – ΔE=76.99
• Behr – Blue Dahlia – #2F5699 – ΔE=72.85

• Why Designers Use It.
  #2814D0 is a punchy, assertive blue — one of those rare hues that can strike a perfect balance between digital clarity and deep-rooted authority. You’ll see it woven into user interfaces, educational platforms, and high-contrast product branding, especially in sectors like tech, aerospace, and modern visual art. It's not a navy; it’s sharper, more lucid — often chosen to drive visual energy without chaos.
  
  It resonates with the digital-native generations, and works brilliantly with whites and cool metallics — think aerospace dashboards, electric vehicles, or even futuristic apparel. There’s a historic lean toward such tones in avant-garde poster design and contemporary installation pieces. The strong contrast also makes it a darling for accessibility-focused UI work, especially on screens. Not typically derived from nature, this one's more synthetic in aesthetic — high-voltage pigment vibes over mineral or textile roots.