Blue

The color #2A486A is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 42, 72, 106 and HSL values of 212°, 43%, 29%.

Color Values for #2A486A

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HEX:
#2A486A
RGB:
rgb(42,72,106) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(212,43%,29%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(60%, 32%, 0%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #2A486A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #2A486A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 16.5%
Green: 28.2%
Blue: 41.6%

Contrast Analysis for #2A486A

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #2A486A

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #2A486A

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #2A486A

The complementary color for #2A486A is #6A4C2A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #2A486A

The analogous colors for #2A486A are #2A686A and #2C2A6A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #2A486A

The triadic colors for #2A486A are #6A2A48 and #486A2A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #2A486A

These are the darker variations of #2A486A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #223A55 and #192B40. This progression shows how #2A486A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #2A486A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #556D88 and #7F91A6. This progression shows how #2A486A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #2A486A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #2A486A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #2A486A

Companies and brands that incorporate #2A486A in their visual identity.

#2A486A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #2A486A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #2A486A is a blue with RGB values of 42, 72, 106 and HSL values of 212°, 43%, 29%.

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