#225E9C Hex Color
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This mid-tone blue carries a serious, professional weight due to its lower saturation and cool temperature. Because of its reliable contrast, #225e9c works effectively as a dominant base for corporate tech or financial interfaces. It supports white text legibly at small sizes, though it can appear slightly flat on its own. Pair it with crisp coral or soft cream to balance its naturally gloomy mood.
Questions about #225e9c
What is #225e9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #225e9c is rgb(34, 94, 156), in HSL hsl(210, 64%, 37%) and in CMYK 78%, 40%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
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Is #225e9c readable on white or black?
#225e9c has a 6.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.