#2461AD Hex Color
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#2461ad is a dark, cool blue with muted saturation and a slightly gray cast. Its shaded depth suggests seriousness, trust, and dependable control, making it useful for finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use it as a dominant interface background or strong contrast field; white text reads clearly at about 6.2:1, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #2461ad.
Questions about #2461ad
What is #2461ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2461ad is rgb(36, 97, 173), in HSL hsl(213, 66%, 41%) and in CMYK 79%, 44%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #2461ad?
#2461ad pairs well with off-white, pale gray, and muted orange accents, which soften its cool, shaded base without losing contrast. For a richer brand palette, try a restrained burgundy accent.
Is #2461ad readable on white or black?
#2461ad has a 6.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.