#2A3E47 Hex Color
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#2a3e47 is a dark, muted blue with a gray-green undertone, closer to slate than to true cyan. Its low saturation and low lightness make it a solid base color for dark mode interfaces, nautical branding, and moody layouts. It looks richer against warm accents like terracotta than against pure white, which can wash it out. The hex code #2a3e47 also holds an 11.2:1 contrast ratio with white text.
Questions about #2a3e47
What is #2a3e47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a3e47 is rgb(42, 62, 71), in HSL hsl(199, 26%, 22%) and in CMYK 41%, 13%, 0%, 72%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2a3e47?
Warm, earthy accents bring out the best in #2a3e47: terracotta, muted mustard, and soft coral all add contrast without clashing. For a calmer scheme, pair it with pale sage or off-white neutrals.
Is #2a3e47 a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #2a3e47 reaches about 11.2:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 minimum for WCAG AA body text. That makes it a reliable choice for dark mode backgrounds and footer sections.
Is #2a3e47 readable on white or black?
#2a3e47 has a 11.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.