#2A6699 Hex Color
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A cool and dim shade of blue, #2a6699 projects an immediate sense of reliability and security. Because of its moody, unsaturated appearance, designers often rely on it for corporate interfaces, finance applications, and legal branding. This hex code works well in high-contrast layouts where a sense of serious control is required. It provides a calm backdrop that feels grounded and professional.
Questions about #2a6699
What is #2a6699 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a6699 is rgb(42, 102, 153), in HSL hsl(208, 57%, 38%) and in CMYK 73%, 33%, 0%, 40%.
Is #2a6699 readable on white or black?
#2a6699 has a 6.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.