#2A4380 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2a4380 is a cool blue with a dusty, low-saturation finish. Its serious, dependable character suits financial, government, security, and corporate branding, especially as a supporting tone beside burgundy or warm gray. Use the hex code #2a4380 for dark interfaces and large areas; white text reaches about 9.5:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #2a4380
What is #2a4380 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a4380 is rgb(42, 67, 128), in HSL hsl(223, 51%, 33%) and in CMYK 67%, 48%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #2a4380?
#2a4380 pairs well with warm gray, burgundy, muted gold, and soft white, balancing its cool, dusty character without competing with its serious, dependable mood across restrained branding and interface palettes. Warm neutrals keep layouts restrained, while burgundy adds a richer accent.
Is #2a4380 warm or cool?
#2a4380 reads as a cool blue because its blue hue is paired with low saturation, creating a calm, reserved appearance rather than a bright or energetic one in most layouts. Its dusty finish softens that coolness, so it can feel more approachable than a vivid navy.
Is #2a4380 readable on white or black?
#2a4380 has a 9.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.