#2A95D3 Hex Color
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#2a95d3 is a medium blue with a slight cyan lean, muted enough to feel steady rather than loud. It reads as dependable and controlled, which is why it shows up in finance, healthcare, and tech branding. Best used as a dominant interface base or header color, it carries black text at about 6.3:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with soft amber or warm sand to offset its cool cast.
Questions about #2a95d3
What is #2a95d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a95d3 is rgb(42, 149, 211), in HSL hsl(202, 67%, 50%) and in CMYK 80%, 29%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #2a95d3?
Warm neutrals like sand and soft amber offset its cool cast, while charcoal or deep navy build a calmer corporate palette. Skip bright greens, which compete with its cyan lean.
Is #2a95d3 readable on white or black?
#2a95d3 has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.