#2D40A1

Color Details

HEX
#2D40A1
RGB
rgb(45, 64, 161)
HSL
hsl(230, 56%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(72%, 60%, 0%, 37%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.90:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2d40a1
Contrast 2.36:1 Fail
White on #2d40a1
Contrast 8.90:1 AAA
#2d40a1 on Black
Contrast 2.36:1 Fail
#2d40a1 on White
Contrast 8.90:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#5766b4
#818cc7
#abb3d9
#243381
#1b2661
#121a40

Complement & Analogous

#9f8c2d
#532d9f
#2d799f

Triadic

#9f2d40
#409f2d

Monochrome

#121a40 #1b2661 #2d40a1 #818cc7 #abb3d9 #d5d9ec

Analogous

#2d799f #6ca1bc #2d40a1 #7557b2 #532d9f #42247f

Complementary Mix

#1b2661 #2d40a1 #818cc7 #9f8c2d #c1b477 #675b1d

Nearby Colors

#2d40a0
#2d40a2
#2d4091
#2d40b1

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About #2D40A1

#2D40A1 converts to RGB(45, 64, 161) and HSL(230, 56%, 40%). 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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#2D40A1 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2D40A1?
RGB: 45, 64, 161. Copy as CSS: rgb(45, 64, 161)
Is #2D40A1 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2D40A1?
Complement: #9f8c2d.
Does #2D40A1 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.90:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.36:1 (Fails AA).