#2A1D66 Hex Color
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#2a1d66 is a dark, muted indigo with cool blue-violet undertones and low lightness. Its serious, mysterious character suits meditation, luxury, finance, and night-sky designs. Use it as a dominant background or strong supporting tone, then add burgundy for warmth. White text reaches about 14.3:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable behind accessible body text.
Questions about #2a1d66
What is #2a1d66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a1d66 is rgb(42, 29, 102), in HSL hsl(251, 56%, 26%) and in CMYK 59%, 72%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #2a1d66?
#2a1d66 pairs well with burgundy, which adds controlled warmth, while soft white keeps the palette crisp. Pale lavender or muted rose can provide contrast, but similarly dark colors may merge and lose definition.
Is #2a1d66 readable on white or black?
#2a1d66 has a 14.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.