#2A4056 Hex Color
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A dark, dusty blue with almost no saturation. #2a4056 reads steady and subdued, closer to a stormy navy than a bright cobalt. Its low lightness makes it a strong base for dark mode interfaces and finance or healthcare branding. Pair it with burgundy or muted brass for contrast that feels considered. White text on top hits about 10.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code #2a4056 stays subtle at any size.
Questions about #2a4056
What is #2a4056 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a4056 is rgb(42, 64, 86), in HSL hsl(210, 34%, 25%) and in CMYK 51%, 26%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #2a4056?
Burgundy, muted brass, and warm sand all sit nicely against this dark blue, since warm accents offset its ashy coolness. For a stricter palette, stay monochromatic with lighter steel blues.
Is #2a4056 readable on white or black?
#2a4056 has a 10.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.