#2A478F Hex Color
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Not a bright royal blue, this navy sits dark and muted, with a slight gray cast that keeps it grounded. #2a478f works best as a dominant base for finance, government, or nautical designs. White text passes contrast checks on it easily, though the color can read flat next to pure white. Try pairing it with burgundy or muted gold instead.
Questions about #2a478f
What is #2a478f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a478f is rgb(42, 71, 143), in HSL hsl(223, 55%, 36%) and in CMYK 71%, 50%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #2a478f?
Burgundy and muted gold both make #2a478f look richer than the usual white pairing. For lighter accents, warm cream or soft sand tones soften its cool cast.
Is #2a478f readable on white or black?
#2a478f has a 8.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.