#2A495B Hex Color
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#2a495b is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and a slightly green cast. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, security, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about 9.5:1 contrast. The hex code #2a495b also pairs well with warm brass or muted coral accents.
Questions about #2a495b
What is #2a495b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a495b is rgb(42, 73, 91), in HSL hsl(202, 37%, 26%) and in CMYK 54%, 20%, 0%, 64%.
Does #2a495b read as warm or cool?
#2a495b reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue base and subtle green cast outweigh its low saturation, while gray undertones keep the result controlled rather than vivid or bright.
What colors pair well with #2a495b?
Warm brass and muted coral create useful contrast with #2a495b, adding warmth without overpowering its restrained blue base; Terracotta offers a similarly earthy accent for buttons, borders, or small highlights.
Is #2a495b readable on white or black?
#2a495b has a 9.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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.