#2A237E
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About #2A237E Blue
#2A237E is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 42 red, 35 green, and 126 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 245°, saturation of 57%, and lightness of 32%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
245°
Hue
57%
Saturation
32%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #2A237E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #2A237E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#2A237E on White
Contrast Ratio12.8:1
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Aa#2A237E on Black
Contrast Ratio1.64:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #2A237E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #2A237E |
| RGB | rgb(42, 35, 126) |
| HSL | hsl(245, 57%, 32%) |
| RGB Decimal | 42, 35, 126 |
| RGB Percent | 16.5%, 13.7%, 49.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 67%, 72%, 0%, 51% |
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