#2A5589
Blue
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About #2A5589 Blue
#2A5589 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 42 red, 85 green, and 137 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 213°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 35%.
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 #2A5589 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
213°
Hue
53%
Saturation
35%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #2A5589 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #2A5589 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#2A5589 on White
Contrast Ratio7.61:1
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Aa#2A5589 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.76:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #2A5589 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #2A5589 |
| RGB | rgb(42, 85, 137) |
| HSL | hsl(213, 53%, 35%) |
| RGB Decimal | 42, 85, 137 |
| RGB Percent | 16.5%, 33.3%, 53.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 69%, 38%, 0%, 46% |
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