#2A3870 Hex Color
A serious blue with quiet authority
With its dark, muted blue tone, #2a3870 gives layouts a serious, controlled feel without looking black. This hex code works well as a supporting color in corporate, finance, security, and government designs, especially beside burgundy or warm gray. White text provides about 11.1:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible UI backgrounds and small body text.
Questions about #2a3870
What is #2a3870 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a3870 is rgb(42, 56, 112), in HSL hsl(228, 45%, 30%) and in CMYK 63%, 50%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #2a3870?
For balanced palettes, pair #2a3870 with burgundy for restrained warmth, warm gray for softer contrast, or white for crisp readability; these combinations preserve its formal character without making layouts feel stark.
What mood does #2a3870 create in a design?
The color reads as cool, controlled, and dependable because its deep blue value is softened by muted saturation; it suits finance, security, government, and corporate interfaces where a serious tone matters more than energetic emphasis.
Is #2a3870 readable on white or black?
#2a3870 has a 11.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.89:1 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.