#2549A1 Hex Color
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#2549a1 is a deep, cool blue with strong saturation and a slightly muted finish. It gives interfaces and branding a serious, reliable feel, fitting finance, technology, security, and government work. Use it as a dominant background or dark accent; white text reaches about 8.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #2549a1.
Questions about #2549a1
What is #2549a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2549a1 is rgb(37, 73, 161), in HSL hsl(223, 63%, 39%) and in CMYK 77%, 55%, 0%, 37%.
Is #2549a1 a warm or cool color?
#2549a1 reads as a cool, strongly saturated blue because its hue leans toward blue with little warmth. It conveys reliability and focus, making it a practical choice for technology, finance, security, and institutional interfaces.
What colors pair well with #2549a1?
The best pairings for #2549a1 are white, soft gray, and restrained warm accents, which balance its cool saturation without competing for attention; lighter neutrals also keep layouts clear and focused.
Is #2549a1 suitable for white text?
Yes, white text on #2549a1 reaches about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio, providing strong readability for interface text and meeting common accessibility targets when the displayed color matches the hex value. Check the final combination in context, especially across different font sizes.
Is #2549a1 readable on white or black?
#2549a1 has a 8.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.