#2230CF Hex Color
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Not navy, not pastel. The hex code #2230cf lands closer to cobalt, a saturated blue with enough darkness to read serious and steady. That weight suits finance, tech, and security branding, especially as a dominant base with warm amber or coral accents. White text holds up well on it at roughly 8.8:1 contrast, so it works for dark interfaces and body text alike.
Questions about #2230cf
What is #2230cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2230cf is rgb(34, 48, 207), in HSL hsl(235, 72%, 47%) and in CMYK 84%, 77%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #2230cf?
Warm accents like amber or coral cut through its saturation and keep it from feeling flat, while soft grays and off-whites support a calmer corporate look. Save brighter blues for highlights rather than direct pairings.
Is #2230cf readable on white or black?
#2230cf has a 8.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.