#227CB7 Hex Color

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Moderately muted and cool, #227cb7 has a medium-dark value that feels controlled, dependable, and clear. It suits finance, healthcare, security, and technology branding, especially as a supporting color beside white, charcoal, or warm copper. Black text reaches about a 4.6:1 contrast ratio here, meeting WCAG AA for small body text. The hex code is #227cb7.

Questions about #227cb7

What is #227cb7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #227cb7 is rgb(34, 124, 183), in HSL hsl(204, 69%, 43%) and in CMYK 81%, 32%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #227cb7?
The cool blue of #227cb7 pairs well with white, charcoal, and warm copper, creating clean contrast without making the palette feel overly bright. Reserve white for crisp contrast, charcoal for softer text, and copper for a restrained accent.
Is #227cb7 readable on white or black?
#227cb7 has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.63:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.