#2188D3 Hex Color
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With its fairly saturated, cool tone, #2188d3 feels clear, dependable, and controlled without becoming dark or heavy. It suits technology, finance, healthcare, and government branding where trust and security matter. Use it as a primary interface or brand color with charcoal accents; black text provides about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #2188d3.
Questions about #2188d3
What is #2188d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2188d3 is rgb(33, 136, 211), in HSL hsl(205, 73%, 48%) and in CMYK 84%, 36%, 0%, 17%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2188d3?
For balanced palettes, #2188d3 pairs well with charcoal, soft neutrals, and warm accents such as orange or coral; off-white backgrounds keep interfaces bright and let this cool blue remain the visual anchor.
What mood does #2188d3 create in branding?
This cool blue conveys clarity, dependability, and controlled energy because its fairly saturated cool tone feels crisp and steady without becoming dark or heavy across digital products, interfaces, and brand systems. It suits technology, finance, healthcare, and government branding.
Is #2188d3 readable on white or black?
#2188d3 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.