#2A88BF Hex Color
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Reach for #2a88bf when a project needs a steady, medium blue: dashboards, finance apps, healthcare branding. The hex code reads muted and cool, calm without the heaviness of navy. Black text hits about 5.4:1 contrast on it, so small body copy passes AA. It pairs well with warm terracotta or softer grays, and what colors make gray can help you pick the right one. Plain white tends to wash it out.
Questions about #2a88bf
What is #2a88bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a88bf is rgb(42, 136, 191), in HSL hsl(202, 64%, 46%) and in CMYK 78%, 29%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #2a88bf?
Warm terracotta, soft sand, and cream all flatter its cool undertone, while a deep navy adds depth without clashing. Avoid large areas of pure white next to it, which can wash the color out.
Is #2a88bf readable on white or black?
#2a88bf has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.