#2A428E Hex Color
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This deep, cool blue feels serious and anchored, avoiding the brightness of primary shades. Because it has a darker, muted quality, #2a428e functions best as a dominant background color in tech or corporate interfaces. It pairs exceptionally well with crisp white text for excellent readability. The hex code for this stable, professional shade is #2a428e.
Questions about #2a428e
What is #2a428e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a428e is rgb(42, 66, 142), in HSL hsl(226, 54%, 36%) and in CMYK 70%, 54%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #2a428e for a professional palette?
#2a428e works best when balanced by high-contrast neutrals like crisp white or light gray to maintain readability. For accent colors, it pairs beautifully with mustard or burnt orange, which cut through the deep blue and add necessary warmth.
Does #2a428e read as a warm or cool blue?
#2a428e is distinctly cool, carrying strong dark undertones that avoid the vibrancy of primary blues. This coolness makes it feel authoritative and secure, which is why it is a popular choice for financial and corporate software interfaces.
Is #2a428e readable on white or black?
#2a428e has a 9.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.