#2A4EA0 Hex Color
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#2a4ea0 is a grounded, deep blue with a slightly muted quality. It feels authoritative rather than energetic, making it a natural fit for professional interfaces, finance apps, and security branding. While white text stands out clearly against it for readability, you might consider mixing gray into your palette to soften the contrast. This hex code works best as a primary background or a heavy UI accent.
Questions about #2a4ea0
What is #2a4ea0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a4ea0 is rgb(42, 78, 160), in HSL hsl(222, 58%, 40%) and in CMYK 74%, 51%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #2a4ea0?
This deep blue works best when balanced by soft neutrals like light gray or warm off-white tones to prevent the palette from feeling too heavy. For a more sophisticated look, try adding muted metallic accents or a soft sage green.
Is #2a4ea0 readable on white or black?
#2a4ea0 has a 7.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.