#2A3259 Hex Color
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#2a3259 is a dark indigo with heavy gray undertones, leaning closer to navy than violet. Its low saturation and inky depth suit moody backgrounds, night sky themes, and formal branding. It reads cool and subdued, pairing well with muted golds or dusty rose rather than bright accents. White text on it reaches about 12.4:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Its violet lean comes from blue and red, which the guide on what colors make purple covers in detail.
Questions about #2a3259
What is #2a3259 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a3259 is rgb(42, 50, 89), in HSL hsl(230, 36%, 26%) and in CMYK 53%, 44%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #2a3259?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and soft slate tones flatter #2a3259 because its gray undertone keeps brighter partners from clashing. Use it as the dominant base and save warm accents for roughly ten percent of the design.
Is #2a3259 readable on white or black?
#2a3259 has a 12.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 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.