#2A3299 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2a3299 is an indigo that leans hard toward navy. Its low lightness makes it a solid dominant base for corporate, nautical, or night-sky designs, and white text reads clearly on it at about 10.4:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy. Pair it with burgundy or warm brass instead of the usual grays for a richer palette. The hex code sits near shades you get from mixing purple with extra blue.
Questions about #2a3299
What is #2a3299 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a3299 is rgb(42, 50, 153), in HSL hsl(236, 57%, 38%) and in CMYK 73%, 67%, 0%, 40%.
What text color works best on #2a3299?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 10.4:1 contrast against #2a3299. That clears WCAG AA for small body text, so the color works as a background for paragraphs, not just headlines.
What colors pair well with #2a3299?
Warm, earthy tones bring out its depth: try burgundy, mustard, or brass accents. Cool grays also work, though the combination can feel flat compared to warmer pairings.
Is #2a3299 readable on white or black?
#2a3299 has a 10.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.