#2A476F Hex Color
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#2a476f is a dark, muted navy with cool blue undertones and a slightly ashy finish. This hex code brings seriousness, trust, and authority to corporate, finance, security, and technology designs. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 9.4:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for restrained warmth and depth.
Questions about #2a476f
What is #2a476f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a476f is rgb(42, 71, 111), in HSL hsl(215, 45%, 30%) and in CMYK 62%, 36%, 0%, 56%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2a476f?
The strongest pairings for #2a476f include burgundy, muted brass, and pale blue, because warm accents add depth while lighter cool tones preserve its formal character and provide clear separation for interfaces, brand systems, and editorial layouts.
Is #2a476f readable on white or black?
#2a476f has a 9.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.