#0235CE Hex Color
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With its high saturation and low lightness, #0235ce is a vivid, deep blue with a crisp cool cast. It brings authority and focus to technology, finance, security, and government branding, especially as a dominant interface color. The hex code #0235ce supports clear white text at about an 8.7:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #0235ce
What is #0235ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0235ce is rgb(2, 53, 206), in HSL hsl(225, 98%, 41%) and in CMYK 99%, 74%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #0235ce?
For balanced pairings, #0235ce works with white or soft neutrals, while charcoal adds grounded contrast; pale blue tints keep the palette cohesive, and orange accents create stronger complementary emphasis.
What mood does #0235ce create in branding and interfaces?
#0235ce reads as a cool, high-energy blue that brings focus and authority to interfaces, security products, finance tools, calls to action, and formal visual systems where clear hierarchy is important. Use neutral surroundings to keep its saturation from overwhelming the layout.
Is #0235ce readable on white or black?
#0235ce has a 8.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.