#2A4772 Hex Color
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Navy with a dull, grayed undertone. #2a4772 anchors corporate, finance, and nautical layouts as a dominant base, and white text on it hits about 9.4:1 contrast, well past AA. It flatters burgundy and muted gold more than the usual gray, and its low saturation (close to what colors make gray) keeps it subdued.
Questions about #2a4772
What is #2a4772 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a4772 is rgb(42, 71, 114), in HSL hsl(216, 46%, 31%) and in CMYK 63%, 38%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2a4772?
#2a4772 pairs well with burgundy, muted gold, and warm cream tones. Its grayed, low-saturation navy also calms brighter accents like amber or teal without clashing.
Is #2a4772 readable on white or black?
#2a4772 has a 9.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.