#022CB5 Hex Color
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#022cb5 is a deep, highly saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet cast. Its strong chroma gives it authority and clarity, while the low lightness keeps it serious and secure. Use it as a dominant background or brand base with white text, which reaches about 10.3:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #022cb5.
Questions about #022cb5
What is #022cb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #022cb5 is rgb(2, 44, 181), in HSL hsl(226, 98%, 36%) and in CMYK 99%, 76%, 0%, 29%.
Which colors pair well with #022cb5 in a professional palette?
For polished contrast, pair #022cb5 with burgundy, off-white, or muted brass; burgundy adds restrained warmth, while softer neutrals keep the saturated blue in control across branding, editorial layouts, and interfaces.
Where does #022cb5 work best in interface and brand design?
Use #022cb5 as a dominant base for technology, finance, government, or security interfaces, especially with white type; its saturated blue holds attention, but large areas can feel intense rather than restful or understated.
Is #022cb5 readable on white or black?
#022cb5 has a 10.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.03:1 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.