#182EF2 Hex Color
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Electric, saturated blue with a dark edge. #182ef2 works best as an accent or call-to-action color, where its high saturation grabs attention without overwhelming a layout. Pair it with warm amber or soft coral for contrast that pops. White text passes WCAG AA on this hex code at roughly 7.7:1, so it holds up behind small body type. The hex code is #182ef2.
Questions about #182ef2
What is #182ef2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #182ef2 is rgb(24, 46, 242), in HSL hsl(234, 89%, 52%) and in CMYK 90%, 81%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #182ef2?
Warm hues like amber, coral, and soft peach balance its cool intensity and keep it from feeling icy. Near-white backgrounds also work, though the blue can look darker against pure white.
Is #182ef2 readable on white or black?
#182ef2 has a 7.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.71:1 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.