#2A558D
Blue
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About #2A558D Blue
#2A558D is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 42 red, 85 green, and 141 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 214°, saturation of 54%, and lightness of 36%.
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
214°
Hue
54%
Saturation
36%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #2A558D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #2A558D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#2A558D on White
Contrast Ratio7.55:1
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Aa#2A558D on Black
Contrast Ratio2.78:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #2A558D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #2A558D |
| RGB | rgb(42, 85, 141) |
| HSL | hsl(214, 54%, 36%) |
| RGB Decimal | 42, 85, 141 |
| RGB Percent | 16.5%, 33.3%, 55.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 70%, 40%, 0%, 45% |
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