#2A6497 Color Meaning and Information

#2A6497 Color Information

#2A6497 RGB value is (42, 100, 151). The hex color red value is 42, green is 100, and blue is 151. Its HSL format shows a hue of 208°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of38 percent. The CMYK process values are 72 percent, 34 percent, 0 percent, 41percent.

#2A6497

rgb(42, 100, 151)

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#2A6497 Color Meaning

Color #2A6497 signifies wisdom, insight, and noble intensity. Its deep blue hue mirrors the precious stone, reflecting clarity of thought and elevated perception. Psychologically, color #2A6497 enhances focus, truth-seeking, and inner calm, supporting analytical thinking and disciplined creativity. In design, color #2A6497 conveys luxury, authority, and timelessness. #2A6497 pairs with metallic accents and warm neutrals to create visually striking compositions that balance power and refinement. Culturally, #2A6497 color has historically symbolized royalty, knowledge, and divine favor. Spiritually, color #2A6497 represents intuition, inner vision, and higher consciousness. #2A6497 encourages self-expression with integrity, acting as a bridge between thought and action. Symbolically, #2A6497 evokes trust, wisdom, and spiritual alignment in both art and cultural practices.

Color Conversion

Convert #2A6497 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

#2A6497

RGB

rgb(42, 100, 151)

HSL

hsl(208°, 56%, 38%)

CMYK

cmyk(72%, 34%, 0%, 41%)

HSV

hsv(208°, 72%, 59%)

XYZ

11.0979 11.8409 30.9788

Yxy

11.8409 0.2058 0.2196

Hunter Lab

34.4106 -0.0501 -1.8344

CIE-Lab

40.9622 -1.1436 -33.3314

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red42 / 255 (16%)

16%

Green100 / 255 (39%)

39%

Blue151 / 255 (59%)

59%

CMYK Values

Cyan72 / 100 (72%)

72%

Magenta34 / 100 (34%)

34%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)41 / 100 (41%)

41%

Color Variations

#2A6497 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

#2A6497 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 #2A6497 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#2A6497

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.23:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.23:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.23:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2A6497 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

#2A6497

protanopia

#43448b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2A6497;

Text Color

color: #2A6497;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2A6497;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2A649740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2A6497;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2A6497 0%, #1a3d5b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #2A6497 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.