#2A4E72
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About #2A4E72 Blue
#2A4E72 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 42 red, 78 green, and 114 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 210°, saturation of 46%, and lightness of 31%.
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
210°
Hue
46%
Saturation
31%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #2A4E72 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #2A4E72 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#2A4E72 on White
Contrast Ratio8.64:1
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Aa#2A4E72 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.43:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #2A4E72 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #2A4E72 |
| RGB | rgb(42, 78, 114) |
| HSL | hsl(210, 46%, 31%) |
| RGB Decimal | 42, 78, 114 |
| RGB Percent | 16.5%, 30.6%, 44.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 63%, 32%, 0%, 55% |
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