#2A434C Hex Color
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This dark, dusty cyan carries a serious and grounded mood. Because it sits between grey and blue, #2a434c serves as a sophisticated base for dark mode interfaces. White text reads clearly against this shade, making it a reliable choice for readable body content. Use this hex code, #2a434c, when you need a muted, professional alternative to stark black backgrounds.
Questions about #2a434c
What is #2a434c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a434c is rgb(42, 67, 76), in HSL hsl(196, 29%, 23%) and in CMYK 45%, 12%, 0%, 70%.
What color schemes work best with #2a434c?
Is #2a434c readable on white or black?
#2a434c has a 10.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.00:1 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.