#2A2B4B Hex Color
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Reach for #2a2b4b when a layout needs a dark base with a hint of indigo. This shade is muted and cool, closer to what colors make black than to bright blue. White text reads at about 13.6:1 contrast on it, so it works well behind body copy in dark interfaces and moody night sky themes.
Questions about #2a2b4b
What is #2a2b4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a2b4b is rgb(42, 43, 75), in HSL hsl(238, 28%, 23%) and in CMYK 44%, 43%, 0%, 71%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2a2b4b?
Muted gold, burgundy, and slate gray all flatter #2a2b4b without fighting its low saturation. Bright whites also work for text, since the color is dark enough to pass WCAG AA for small body copy.
Is #2a2b4b a warm or cool color?
It reads cool. The blue and violet undertones dominate, and its low lightness keeps the temperature firmly on the cold side of the palette.
Is #2a2b4b readable on white or black?
#2a2b4b has a 13.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 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.