#2A789A Hex Color
Cool blue with steady depth
With its muted saturation and medium-dark value, #2a789a is a cool blue with subtle green undertones. The hex code #2a789a conveys reliability and control, making it a strong supporting tone for security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Pair it with warm white or muted copper for contrast. White text provides about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #2a789a
What is #2a789a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a789a is rgb(42, 120, 154), in HSL hsl(198, 57%, 38%) and in CMYK 73%, 22%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #2a789a?
#2a789a pairs well with warm white for clean contrast, while muted copper or terracotta adds warmth without overpowering its cool blue base; charcoal can support text and darker interface elements.
Does #2a789a feel warm or cool?
#2a789a reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is stronger than its green and red channels, while the green undertone softens the shade and keeps it from feeling stark.
Is #2a789a readable on white or black?
#2a789a has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.