#2172B0 Hex Color
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#2172b0 is a medium-dark, somewhat muted blue with cool cyan undertones. Its restrained saturation feels steady and dependable, making it useful for finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a strong supporting color with warm terracotta accents, or as a UI base where white text achieves about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #2172b0.
Questions about #2172b0
What is #2172b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2172b0 is rgb(33, 114, 176), in HSL hsl(206, 68%, 41%) and in CMYK 81%, 35%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #2172b0?
#2172b0 pairs well with warm terracotta, muted copper, and off-white because their warmth offsets its cool cyan cast without making the palette loud, while pale gray can keep supporting surfaces restrained and readable.
Is #2172b0 readable on white or black?
#2172b0 has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.