#2A2E8F

Color Details

HEX
#2A2E8F
RGB
rgb(42, 46, 143)
HSL
hsl(238, 55%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(71%, 68%, 0%, 44%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 11.14:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2a2e8f
Contrast 1.89:1 Fail
White on #2a2e8f
Contrast 11.14:1 AAA
#2a2e8f on Black
Contrast 1.89:1 Fail
#2a2e8f on White
Contrast 11.14:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#5558a5
#7f82bc
#aaabd2
#222572
#191c56
#111239

Complement & Analogous

#8e8b29
#58298e
#295f8e

Triadic

#8e292d
#2d8e29

Monochrome

#111239 #191c56 #2a2e8f #7f82bc #aaabd2 #d4d5e9

Analogous

#295f8e #698fb0 #2a2e8f #7954a5 #58298e #462172

Complementary Mix

#191c56 #2a2e8f #7f82bc #8e8b29 #b6b474 #5c5a1b

Nearby Colors

#2a2e8e
#2a2e90
#2a2e7f
#2a2e9f

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About #2A2E8F

#2A2E8F converts to RGB(42, 46, 143) and HSL(238, 55%, 36%). 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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#2A2E8F FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2A2E8F?
RGB: 42, 46, 143. Copy as CSS: rgb(42, 46, 143)
Is #2A2E8F a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2A2E8F?
Complement: #8e8b29.
Does #2A2E8F have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 11.14:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.89:1 (Fails AA).