#2A74B6 Hex Color
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Moderately muted and cool, this medium blue has a clear, dependable presence without looking overly vivid. The hex code #2a74b6 supports trust-focused branding in security, finance, healthcare, and technology. Use it as a supporting color in interfaces, while white text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast for readable small body copy.
Questions about #2a74b6
What is #2a74b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a74b6 is rgb(42, 116, 182), in HSL hsl(208, 63%, 44%) and in CMYK 77%, 36%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2a74b6?
#2a74b6 pairs well with white, soft gray, and charcoal for clean contrast, while warm accents such as terracotta or muted gold can balance its cool blue undertone without making the palette feel overly bright.
Is #2a74b6 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#2a74b6 is a cool, moderately muted blue with a steady, trustworthy mood, making it useful for security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces where clarity matters more than high-energy visual impact alone.
Does #2a74b6 work with white text?
White text on #2a74b6 provides about a 5:1 contrast ratio, typically meeting WCAG AA for normal text and supporting readable body copy, though final legibility still depends on font size, weight, and surrounding colors.
Is #2a74b6 readable on white or black?
#2a74b6 has a 4.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 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.