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#2A4974 color code is #2A4974. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2a4974.

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#2A4974 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2A4974 is 0.0652. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.12:1 against white and 2.30:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2A4974 on white9.12:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#2A4974 on black2.30:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #2A49749.12:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #2A49742.30:1Fail

#2A4974 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2A4974?+
The hex code for #2A4974 is #2A4974. In RGB it's rgb(42, 73, 116), and in HSL it's hsl(215, 47%, 31%).
What is the RGB value of #2A4974?+
#2A4974 in RGB is (42, 73, 116). Written in CSS: rgb(42, 73, 116).
What is the CMYK value of #2A4974?+
#2A4974 converts to CMYK(64%, 37%, 0%, 55%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2A4974.
Is #2a4974 a warm or cool color?+
#2A4974 (#2A4974) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 215° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2a4974 belong to?+
#2A4974 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 215°, 47%, 31% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #2a4974 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2A4974 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.12:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2a4974?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2A4974 (#2A4974) is 647 C Pantone 647 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2A4974 in design

Practical guidance for using #2a4974 (#2A4974) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #2A4974 (#2A4974) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #2a4974 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2A4974 (#2A4974) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#2A4974 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#2A4974 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #2A4974

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #2a4974 (#2A4974). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Amazon#37475A · Amazon Light Blue