#2A517C

Color Details

HEX
#2A517C
RGB
rgb(42, 81, 124)
HSL
hsl(211, 49%, 33%)
CMYK
cmyk(66%, 35%, 0%, 51%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.18:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2a517c
Contrast 2.57:1 Fail
White on #2a517c
Contrast 8.18:1 AAA
#2a517c on Black
Contrast 2.57:1 Fail
#2a517c on White
Contrast 8.18:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#557496
#7f97b0
#aab9cb
#224163
#19314a
#112032

Complement & Analogous

#7d562b
#2c2b7d
#2b7c7d

Triadic

#7d2b53
#537d2b

Monochrome

#112032 #19314a #2a517c #7f97b0 #aab9cb #d4dce5

Analogous

#2b7c7d #6ba3a4 #2a517c #565597 #2c2b7d #232264

Complementary Mix

#19314a #2a517c #7f97b0 #7d562b #ab9175 #51381c

Nearby Colors

#2a517b
#2a517d
#2a516c
#2a518c

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About #2A517C

#2A517C converts to RGB(42, 81, 124) and HSL(211, 49%, 33%). 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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#2A517C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2A517C?
RGB: 42, 81, 124. Copy as CSS: rgb(42, 81, 124)
Is #2A517C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2A517C?
Complement: #7d562b.
Does #2A517C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.18:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.57:1 (Fails AA).