Blue

The color #2A497E is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 42, 73, 126 and HSL values of 218°, 50%, 33%.

Color Values for #2A497E

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HEX:
#2A497E
RGB:
rgb(42,73,126) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(218,50%,33%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(67%, 42%, 0%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #2A497E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #2A497E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 16.5%
Green: 28.6%
Blue: 49.4%

Contrast Analysis for #2A497E

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 #2A497E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #2A497E

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

Complementary Colors for #2A497E

The complementary color for #2A497E is #7E5F2A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #2A497E

The analogous colors for #2A497E are #2A737E and #352A7E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #2A497E

The triadic colors for #2A497E are #7E2A49 and #497E2A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #2A497E

These are the darker variations of #2A497E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #223A65 and #192C4C. This progression shows how #2A497E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #2A497E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #556D98 and #7F92B2. This progression shows how #2A497E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #2A497E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #2A497E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #2A497E

Companies and brands that incorporate #2A497E in their visual identity.

#2A497E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #2A497E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #2A497E is a blue with RGB values of 42, 73, 126 and HSL values of 218°, 50%, 33%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #2A497E including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.