#2859A4 Hex Color
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Closer to faded denim than to a true navy. #2859a4 is a dim, gray-leaning blue with a cool, steady character that suits finance, government, and tech branding. It works best as a dominant base color, where white text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, enough for small body text. It reads richer next to burgundy than beside camel. To tune its muted neighbors, see what colors make gray.
Questions about #2859a4
What is #2859a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2859a4 is rgb(40, 89, 164), in HSL hsl(216, 61%, 40%) and in CMYK 76%, 46%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2859a4?
Warm accents like burgundy and amber make this muted blue read richer, while cool grays flatten it. Crisp white text and light neutral surfaces also work well against it.
Is #2859a4 readable on white or black?
#2859a4 has a 6.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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.