#2545A7 Hex Color
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Dark blue, kept muted. The hex code #2545a7 sits deep and dim, a cool shade that reads dependable in finance, tech, and government work. It works as a dominant base but can look flat against pure white. Warm accents like amber lift it, and soft grays calm it down (what colors make gray). White text on #2545a7 reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #2545a7
What is #2545a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2545a7 is rgb(37, 69, 167), in HSL hsl(225, 64%, 40%) and in CMYK 78%, 59%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #2545a7?
Warm accents flatter this blue best: amber, burnt orange, and soft gold create strong contrast against its dark base. For a quieter palette, pair it with charcoal or muted sage instead of bright grays.
What mood does #2545a7 convey?
Its low lightness and muted saturation read as serious and dependable rather than playful. Designers lean on it for security, finance, and law enforcement contexts where depth and reliability matter more than energy.
Is #2545a7 readable on white or black?
#2545a7 has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.