#2A4B3F Hex Color
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#2a4b3f is a dark, dull teal with a gray-green undertone and very little saturation. That low lightness suits moody backgrounds, dark mode UI, and wellness branding. White text reads clearly on it at about 9.6:1 contrast, well above WCAG AA. For context on its green side, see what colors make green. Pair the hex code #2a4b3f with dusty coral or soft gold so it doesn’t turn flat.
Questions about #2a4b3f
What is #2a4b3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a4b3f is rgb(42, 75, 63), in HSL hsl(158, 28%, 23%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 16%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #2a4b3f?
Warm muted accents work best, since #2a4b3f is dim and unsaturated. Try dusty coral, soft gold, or terracotta to add warmth without breaking the calm, serious mood.
Is #2a4b3f readable on white or black?
#2a4b3f has a 9.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.