#2A3952 Hex Color
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Reach for dark blue when a layout needs a calm, serious base. #2a3952 is a muted navy with ashy, inky undertones, only a few steps from mixing black into pure blue. That low saturation keeps it understated, which suits finance, tech, and government work. White text on the hex code hits about 11.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #2a3952
What is #2a3952 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a3952 is rgb(42, 57, 82), in HSL hsl(218, 32%, 24%) and in CMYK 49%, 30%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #2a3952?
Is #2a3952 readable on white or black?
#2a3952 has a 11.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.