#2A2D66 Hex Color
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Not a bright blue, but a dusty indigo with a gray cast. #2a2d66 works best as a dark UI background or a base for large type, since fine details get lost in its depth. It reads richer next to warm tones like burgundy than against pure white. White text passes AA comfortably at roughly 12.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #2a2d66
What is #2a2d66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a2d66 is rgb(42, 45, 102), in HSL hsl(237, 42%, 28%) and in CMYK 59%, 56%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #2a2d66?
Warm, dusty tones like burgundy, muted gold, and dusty rose keep #2a2d66 from feeling flat. Cool grays also work, but they can make the whole palette feel heavy.
Is #2a2d66 readable on white or black?
#2a2d66 has a 12.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.66:1 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.