#2A3549 Hex Color
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#2a3549 is a dark, muted blue with dusty gray undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, controlled mood for finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about 12.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #2a3549.
Questions about #2a3549
What is #2a3549 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a3549 is rgb(42, 53, 73), in HSL hsl(219, 27%, 23%) and in CMYK 42%, 27%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #2a3549?
#2a3549 pairs well with white or soft gray for clean contrast, while terracotta adds warmth and sage keeps the palette subdued in dark interfaces and formal brand layouts without competing with the blue base.
Does #2a3549 feel warm or cool?
#2a3549 reads as a cool, restrained blue because its blue base is softened by low saturation and dusty gray undertones, making it well suited to dark-mode backgrounds, dashboards, security products, and formal brand systems.
Is #2a3549 readable on white or black?
#2a3549 has a 12.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 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.