#2A00B3

Color Details

HEX
#2A00B3
RGB
rgb(42, 0, 179)
HSL
hsl(254, 100%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(77%, 100%, 0%, 30%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 12.00:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2a00b3
Contrast 1.75:1 Fail
White on #2a00b3
Contrast 12.00:1 AAA
#2a00b3 on Black
Contrast 1.75:1 Fail
#2a00b3 on White
Contrast 12.00:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#5533c2
#7f66d1
#aa99e1
#22008f
#19006b
#110048

Complement & Analogous

#89b300
#8300b3
#0030b3

Triadic

#b32a00
#00b32a

Monochrome

#110048 #19006b #2a00b3 #7f66d1 #aa99e1 #d4ccf0

Analogous

#0030b3 #4d6eca #2a00b3 #9c33c2 #8300b3 #69008f

Complementary Mix

#19006b #2a00b3 #7f66d1 #89b300 #b2ce59 #597400

Nearby Colors

#2a00b2
#2a00b4
#2a00a3
#2a00c3

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About #2A00B3

#2A00B3 converts to RGB(42, 0, 179) and HSL(254, 100%, 35%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#2A00B3 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2A00B3?
RGB: 42, 0, 179. Copy as CSS: rgb(42, 0, 179)
Is #2A00B3 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2A00B3?
Complement: #89b300.
Does #2A00B3 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 12.00:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.75:1 (Fails AA).