#2A6099 Hex Color
A shaded blue with steady depth
#2a6099 is a dark, muted blue with cool undertones and moderate saturation. Its shaded appearance suggests seriousness, reliability, and controlled depth, making it useful for finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use the hex code as a dominant background or strong interface surface, with white text for clear small-text contrast at about 6.5:1.
Questions about #2a6099
What is #2a6099 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a6099 is rgb(42, 96, 153), in HSL hsl(211, 57%, 38%) and in CMYK 73%, 37%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #2a6099?
#2a6099 pairs well with muted terracotta and warm ivory because those warmer notes soften its cool, shaded character while preserving its serious tone for brand systems, dashboards, and editorial layouts. Use terracotta sparingly for calls to action, and keep ivory for surfaces or supporting typography.
Is #2a6099 readable on white or black?
#2a6099 has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.