#204AB5 Hex Color
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#204ab5 is a dark, saturated blue with a cool tone and slight violet undertone. Its serious depth suggests trust, control, and security, supporting finance, technology, government, and healthcare branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 7.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #204ab5.
Questions about #204ab5
What is #204ab5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #204ab5 is rgb(32, 74, 181), in HSL hsl(223, 70%, 42%) and in CMYK 82%, 59%, 0%, 29%.
Does #204ab5 work with white text?
#204ab5 provides strong contrast with white text, measuring about 7.8:1, which exceeds WCAG AA thresholds for normal text and supports readable buttons, headings, and interface backgrounds. Check the exact text size and surrounding design before release.
What colors pair well with #204ab5?
#204ab5 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a calm monochromatic scheme, warm gold for complementary energy, and soft charcoal for grounded, polished visuals.
Does #204ab5 look warm or cool?
#204ab5 reads as a cool, saturated blue because its hue leans slightly toward violet rather than yellow, giving it a controlled, dependable mood that suits technology, finance, healthcare, and other focused interface or identity work.
Is #204ab5 readable on white or black?
#204ab5 has a 7.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.70:1 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.