#2A6490 Color Meaning and Information

#2A6490 Color Information

#2A6490 RGB value is (42, 100, 144). The hex color red value is 42, green is 100, and blue is 144. Its HSL format shows a hue of 206°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of36 percent. The CMYK process values are 71 percent, 31 percent, 0 percent, 44percent.

#2A6490

rgb(42, 100, 144)

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#2A6490 Color Meaning

Color #2A6490 signifies wisdom, insight, and noble intensity. Its deep blue hue mirrors the precious stone, reflecting clarity of thought and elevated perception. Psychologically, color #2A6490 enhances focus, truth-seeking, and inner calm, supporting analytical thinking and disciplined creativity. In design, color #2A6490 conveys luxury, authority, and timelessness. #2A6490 pairs with metallic accents and warm neutrals to create visually striking compositions that balance power and refinement. Culturally, #2A6490 color has historically symbolized royalty, knowledge, and divine favor. Spiritually, color #2A6490 represents intuition, inner vision, and higher consciousness. #2A6490 encourages self-expression with integrity, acting as a bridge between thought and action. Symbolically, #2A6490 evokes trust, wisdom, and spiritual alignment in both art and cultural practices.

Color Conversion

Convert #2A6490 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

#2A6490

RGB

rgb(42, 100, 144)

HSL

hsl(206°, 55%, 36%)

CMYK

cmyk(71%, 31%, 0%, 44%)

HSV

hsv(206°, 71%, 56%)

XYZ

10.5461 11.6202 28.0726

Yxy

11.6202 0.2099 0.2313

Hunter Lab

34.0884 -0.1580 -1.5494

CIE-Lab

40.6060 -3.7282 -29.6964

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red42 / 255 (16%)

16%

Green100 / 255 (39%)

39%

Blue144 / 255 (56%)

56%

CMYK Values

Cyan71 / 100 (71%)

71%

Magenta31 / 100 (31%)

31%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)

44%

Color Variations

#2A6490 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

#2A6490 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 #2A6490 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:#2A6490

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.32:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.32:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.32:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2A6490 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

#2A6490

protanopia

#434485

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2A6490;

Text Color

color: #2A6490;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2A6490;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2A649040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2A6490;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2A6490 0%, #193c57 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #2A6490 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.