#2A3645 Hex Color
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Dark, dusty blue with a gray, ashy cast, #2a3645 creates a serious, understated mood. Its low saturation and deep value suit security, finance, technology, and government interfaces, especially as a supporting tone or dark-mode background. Pair it with burgundy or warm ivory for controlled contrast. The hex code #2a3645 supports white text at about 12.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #2a3645
What is #2a3645 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a3645 is rgb(42, 54, 69), in HSL hsl(213, 24%, 22%) and in CMYK 39%, 22%, 0%, 73%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2a3645?
Does #2a3645 read as warm or cool?
#2a3645 reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue channel outweighs its red and green values, while the gray cast softens the color’s intensity. It communicates restraint, stability, and seriousness rather than energy or warmth.
Can #2a3645 support white text?
#2a3645 provides about a 12.3:1 contrast ratio with white, exceeding WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text and making it a strong choice for readable dark backgrounds, navigation bars, and interface panels. Check the final design context as well.
Is #2a3645 readable on white or black?
#2a3645 has a 12.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.