#2A4751 Hex Color
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This dusty, darkened cyan carries a heavy, muted presence that works well for moody interfaces. Because it lacks brightness, #2a4751 excels as a dominant background color where white text provides the necessary legibility. Try pairing it with warm, sandy tones to offset its chilly, industrial feel. This hex code offers a professional, grounded alternative to traditional navy for technology and data-focused branding.
Questions about #2a4751
What is #2a4751 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a4751 is rgb(42, 71, 81), in HSL hsl(195, 32%, 24%) and in CMYK 48%, 12%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #2a4751 for a balanced palette?
Is #2a4751 suitable for large blocks of text?
While #2a4751 is excellent for UI backgrounds or accents, it is too dark for body text readability. Using white or a very pale off-white for your text layers is necessary to maintain proper contrast and usability.
Is #2a4751 readable on white or black?
#2a4751 has a 9.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.