#002FFF Hex Color
An intense and highly saturated electric blue
Highly saturated and intense, #002fff demands attention as a primary accent color. It functions best as a pop of excitement against neutral gray scales rather than a full background, where its electric quality can overwhelm the eye. Use white text for optimal readability, as this strong hex code offers a 7.4:1 contrast ratio that keeps fine details sharp and accessible.
Questions about #002fff
What is #002fff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002fff is rgb(0, 47, 255), in HSL hsl(229, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 100%, 82%, 0%, 0%.
How should I best use #002fff in a layout?
Apply #002fff sparingly as a primary accent to draw attention, rather than as a background color where its intense saturation can quickly fatigue the eye. It functions exceptionally well for call-to-action buttons or highlights when paired with crisp white text for maximum accessibility.
Which color combinations work well with #002fff?
Pair #002fff with neutrals like charcoal or soft silver to ground its electric energy without competing for attention. If you need a more dynamic scheme, it creates a striking complementary contrast when placed against muted orange or pale peach tones.
Is #002fff readable on white or black?
#002fff has a 7.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.