#2A3A85 Hex Color
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This deep, cool blue conveys authority and professional stability. It serves as a solid base for corporate UI designs, offering a reliable alternative to black. The hex code for this shade is #2a3a85. White text stands out sharply against this background, exceeding accessibility standards for body text. Pair it with warm, muted yellow tones to soften its cold, moody character.
Questions about #2a3a85
What is #2a3a85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a3a85 is rgb(42, 58, 133), in HSL hsl(229, 52%, 34%) and in CMYK 68%, 56%, 0%, 48%.
How can I make #2a3a85 look less cold in a design?
Is #2a3a85 readable on white or black?
#2a3a85 has a 10.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.04:1 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.