#2A078C Hex Color
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Dark mode interfaces and luxury branding are where this deep indigo earns its keep. The hex code #2a078c sits at the dark end of the scale with a violet undertone, so white text against it reaches about 13.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. It pairs better with warm gold or muted coral than with plain white, which can wash out its edges.
Questions about #2a078c
What is #2a078c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a078c is rgb(42, 7, 140), in HSL hsl(256, 90%, 29%) and in CMYK 70%, 95%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #2a078c?
Warm gold and muted coral bring out the violet undertone in #2a078c, while burgundy makes a rich, low-key companion for luxury palettes. Plain white borders can feel harsh against it.
Is #2a078c readable on white or black?
#2a078c has a 13.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.