#2A72A3 Hex Color
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A muted, cool blue with moderate lightness, #2a72a3 feels steady and dependable without looking severe. Its restrained saturation suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or slate, or for interface headers. White text remains readable, with about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #2a72a3.
Questions about #2a72a3
What is #2a72a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a72a3 is rgb(42, 114, 163), in HSL hsl(204, 59%, 40%) and in CMYK 74%, 30%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #2a72a3?
#2a72a3 pairs well with warm white, slate, and muted amber accents, preserving its dependable feel while adding warmth and contrast without making the overall palette look harsh or overly saturated.
Does #2a72a3 read as warm or cool?
#2a72a3 reads as a cool, steady blue because blue dominates its RGB mix while saturation stays moderate, giving it a calm, dependable mood suited to restrained technology, finance, healthcare, and security interfaces.
Is #2a72a3 readable on white or black?
#2a72a3 has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.