#2A278C

Color Details

HEX
#2A278C
RGB
rgb(42, 39, 140)
HSL
hsl(242, 56%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(70%, 72%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 11.88:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2a278c
Contrast 1.77:1 Fail
White on #2a278c
Contrast 11.88:1 AAA
#2a278c on Black
Contrast 1.77:1 Fail
#2a278c on White
Contrast 11.88:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#5552a3
#7f7dba
#aaa9d1
#221f70
#191754
#111038

Complement & Analogous

#888b27
#5d278b
#27568b

Triadic

#8b2b27
#278b2b

Monochrome

#111038 #191754 #2a278c #7f7dba #aaa9d1 #d4d4e8

Analogous

#27568b #6889ae #2a278c #7d52a2 #5d278b #4a1f6f

Complementary Mix

#191754 #2a278c #7f7dba #888b27 #b2b473 #585a19

Nearby Colors

#2a278b
#2a278d
#2a277c
#2a279c

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About #2A278C

#2A278C converts to RGB(42, 39, 140) and HSL(242, 56%, 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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#2A278C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2A278C?
RGB: 42, 39, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(42, 39, 140)
Is #2A278C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2A278C?
Complement: #888b27.
Does #2A278C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 11.88:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.77:1 (Fails AA).