#2A384D Hex Color
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#2a384d is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and a matte, inky finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, controlled mood for finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 11.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #2a384d.
Questions about #2a384d
What is #2a384d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a384d is rgb(42, 56, 77), in HSL hsl(216, 29%, 23%) and in CMYK 45%, 27%, 0%, 70%.
Is #2a384d warm or cool?
#2a384d reads as a cool blue because its blue component outweighs its red and green values, while its low saturation and gray undertones soften the effect, keeping the shade controlled rather than bright, icy, or highly vivid.
What colors pair well with #2a384d?
#2a384d pairs well with white, soft gray, muted blue, and warm accents such as terracotta or ochre, creating balanced palettes that soften its cool, serious base without weakening its visual structure.
Is #2a384d readable on white or black?
#2a384d has a 11.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.77:1 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.