#2240B7 Hex Color
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#2240b7 is a dark, saturated blue with a cool cast and enough brightness to avoid looking flat. Its serious, controlled character suits finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant interface base with white type, which reaches about 8.5:1 contrast. The hex code #2240b7 also supports moody layouts and bold accents.
Questions about #2240b7
What is #2240b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2240b7 is rgb(34, 64, 183), in HSL hsl(228, 69%, 43%) and in CMYK 81%, 65%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #2240b7?
#2240b7 pairs well with white, soft gray, silver, and pale blue for clean contrast, while coral or warm orange adds energy without competing with its strong blue base in layouts.
Does #2240b7 read as a warm or cool color?
#2240b7 reads as a cool color because its saturated blue hue carries a crisp, controlled cast, making it effective for technology, security, finance, and other focused visual systems and interfaces.
Is #2240b7 readable on white or black?
#2240b7 has a 8.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.