#2A497E
Blue
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About #2A497E Blue
#2A497E is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 42 red, 73 green, and 126 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 218°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 33%.
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
Use #2A497E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
218°
Hue
50%
Saturation
33%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #2A497E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #2A497E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#2A497E on White
Contrast Ratio8.93:1
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Aa#2A497E on Black
Contrast Ratio2.35:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #2A497E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #2A497E |
| RGB | rgb(42, 73, 126) |
| HSL | hsl(218, 50%, 33%) |
| RGB Decimal | 42, 73, 126 |
| RGB Percent | 16.5%, 28.6%, 49.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 67%, 42%, 0%, 51% |
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