#2139B0 Hex Color
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#2139b0 is a deep, saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet cast. Its strong color and low lightness convey authority, reliability, and focus, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use it as a dominant interface or uniform color, then add white text for clear contrast. The hex code is #2139b0.
Questions about #2139b0
What is #2139b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2139b0 is rgb(33, 57, 176), in HSL hsl(230, 68%, 41%) and in CMYK 81%, 68%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #2139b0?
#2139b0 pairs well with white, soft gray, and warm orange accents because those choices balance its cool depth while preserving its saturated blue character in interfaces, logos, dashboards, and other high-contrast layouts.
Is #2139b0 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#2139b0 reads as a cool blue with a slight violet cast, creating a focused, dependable mood that can feel authoritative in finance, technology, government, and security-focused designs when used as a dominant color.
Is #2139b0 readable on white or black?
#2139b0 has a 9.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.