#2238B5 Hex Color
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Dark and strongly saturated, #2238b5 is a cool navy blue with a serious, controlled character. The hex code #2238b5 works well for security, finance, technology, and government branding as a dominant background or supporting tone. White text provides about 9.1:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body copy and formal interfaces.
Questions about #2238b5
What is #2238b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2238b5 is rgb(34, 56, 181), in HSL hsl(231, 68%, 42%) and in CMYK 81%, 69%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #2238b5?
White and pale gray create clean contrast with #2238b5, while warm gold, amber, or muted orange accents add energy through opposing blue and yellow-orange hues. Keep accent colors limited when you want the palette to retain its formal, controlled feel.
Is #2238b5 readable on white or black?
#2238b5 has a 9.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 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.