#2A3778 Hex Color

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A muted, dusky indigo, #2a3778 carries a serious weight suitable for professional or institutional branding. It feels grounded and reliable rather than bright, making it an excellent base for dark mode interfaces. Because of its 11.0:1 contrast ratio against white, use this hex code for clean, readable text on large backgrounds. Pair it with soft cream tones to break up the intense, cool atmosphere.

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What is #2a3778 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #2a3778 is rgb(42, 55, 120), in HSL hsl(230, 48%, 32%) and in CMYK 65%, 54%, 0%, 53%.

What colors pair well with #2a3778?

Pair #2a3778 with soft, warm neutrals like cream or sand to balance its intense, cool nature. For a more sophisticated palette, accent this indigo base with terracotta or muted orange tones to introduce a necessary pop of warmth and contrast.

Is #2a3778 readable on white or black?

#2a3778 has a 10.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.

#2A3778 Hex Color

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