#2A3768 Hex Color
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Not a bright corporate blue. #2a3768 is a muted, inky navy with a violet undertone that sits near deeper purple tones. Its low lightness makes it a solid base for dark mode and formal layouts. Pair it with warm amber or burgundy rather than plain gray, and note that white text reads clearly on top at about 11.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #2a3768
What is #2a3768 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a3768 is rgb(42, 55, 104), in HSL hsl(227, 42%, 29%) and in CMYK 60%, 47%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #2a3768?
Warm accents like burgundy, amber, and soft cream keep #2a3768 from feeling flat. Avoid mid-grays next to it, since they can make the navy read muddy.
Is #2a3768 readable on white or black?
#2a3768 has a 11.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 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.