#2A4B43 Hex Color
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Designers often use this ashy, muted teal for a grounded, serious aesthetic. The hex code #2a4b43 sits heavy and dark, making it an excellent choice for a dominant UI background or a moody footer. Because of its high contrast ratio against white text, it remains legible for small body copy. Pair it with soft cream accents to prevent the color from feeling too cold.
Questions about #2a4b43
What is #2a4b43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a4b43 is rgb(42, 75, 67), in HSL hsl(165, 28%, 23%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 11%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #2a4b43 for a balanced palette?
Is #2a4b43 readable on white or black?
#2a4b43 has a 9.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.18:1 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.