#2A4239 Hex Color
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#2a4239 is a dusty, matte shade that blends deep teal with heavy grey undertones. It carries a serious, muted atmosphere that works well for sophisticated, moody backgrounds in tech or wellness branding. While the color provides plenty of contrast for white text, be careful using it in large blocks as it can appear flat. Pair it with copper or muted gold accents to add needed warmth.
Questions about #2a4239
What is #2a4239 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a4239 is rgb(42, 66, 57), in HSL hsl(158, 22%, 21%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 14%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #2a4239?
Is #2a4239 suitable for text?
#2a4239 provides high contrast for white or light cream text, making it an excellent choice for clean UI layouts. However, avoid using it with dark charcoal text as the visual distinction will be too subtle for accessibility standards.
Is #2a4239 readable on white or black?
#2a4239 has a 10.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.93:1 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.