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#2A52D9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #2A52D9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#2A52D9 Color Information

#2A52D9 RGB value is (42, 82, 217). The hex color red value is 42, green is 82, and blue is 217. Its HSL format shows a hue of 226°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 81 percent, 62 percent, 0 percent, 15percent.

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#2A52D9 Color Meaning

Color #2A52D9 channels precision engineering, corporate clarity, and chromatic trust. Color #2A52D9 is not a sky or ocean blue—#2A52D9’s the deep, slightly violet-tinged hue of freshly lacquered automotive finishes, particularly in luxury sedans and tech-forward EVs. Its name hints at renewal, reliability, and the controlled excitement of first use. Psychologically, color #2A52D9 fosters confidence through consistency. Dark blues in #2A52D9 range are proven to increase perceived competence in financial and automotive contexts. Unlike navy, #2A52D9 carries a subtle modern edge—cool enough to feel innovative, saturated enough to avoid sterility. #2A52D9 reassures without boring. Industrially, color #2A52D9 reflects advances in pigment stability and gloss retention. Modern car paints use complex mica and aluminum layers to create depth under light; #2A52D9 digital approximation captures that layered reflectivity. In branding, #2A52D9 signals products built to last but designed for today—not nostalgia, but current excellence. Symbolically, color #2A52D9 stands for controlled aspiration. #2A52D9’s the color of a test drive that converts, of a software update that adds silent value. In UI design, #2A52D9 works for enterprise tools where trust and clarity outweigh flash. #2A52D9 doesn’t dazzle—#2A52D9 delivers, consistently and without fanfare.

Color Conversion

Convert #2A52D9 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#2A52D9
RGB
rgb(42, 82, 217)
HSL
hsl(226°, 70%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(81%, 62%, 0%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(226°, 81%, 85%)
XYZ
16.4965 11.5366 67.0030
Yxy
11.5366 0.1736 0.1214
Hunter Lab
33.9656 1.7467 -5.4504
CIE-Lab
40.4699 35.4992 -72.7526

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red42 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue217 / 255 (85%)
85%

CMYK Values

Cyan81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Magenta62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#2A52D9 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#2A52D9 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #2A52D9 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2A52D9 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#2A52D9

protanopia

#3b3cb8

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2A52D9;

Text Color

color: #2A52D9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2A52D9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2A52D940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2A52D9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2A52D9 0%, #173082 100%);

#2A52D9 Color FAQs

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