#2174A6 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-tone blue, #2174a6 feels stable and approachable for corporate branding. It offers a professional, reliable presence that works well for finance or security interfaces. Because it lacks extreme saturation, this color avoids being harsh on the eyes. White text is easily readable here, making it a solid choice for small body text. For a more sophisticated palette, try mixing gray tones into your layout to ground the brightness.
Questions about #2174a6
What is #2174a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2174a6 is rgb(33, 116, 166), in HSL hsl(203, 67%, 39%) and in CMYK 80%, 30%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #2174a6 for a professional palette?
This muted blue works best alongside neutral tones like a clean slate gray or a soft cream to maintain its professional aesthetic. For an accent, consider a subtle terracotta to provide a warm, complementary pop that grounds the blue without overpowering its stability.
Is #2174a6 readable on white or black?
#2174a6 has a 5.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.