#227FBD Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This cool, mid-tone blue strikes a balance between professional and approachable. Because it is moderately unsaturated, #227fbd works well as a reliable brand color for finance or security interfaces. It pairs effectively with crisp white for clean typography, as the contrast ratio allows for readable small body text. Use this hex code as a steady base color rather than an overpowering accent.
Questions about #227fbd
What is #227fbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #227fbd is rgb(34, 127, 189), in HSL hsl(204, 70%, 44%) and in CMYK 82%, 33%, 0%, 26%.
Why is #227fbd suitable for finance branding?
This mid-tone blue conveys stability and security without feeling overly cold, making it a natural choice for fintech interfaces. It provides a balanced, trustworthy base that remains easy on the eyes during prolonged usage in complex dashboard designs.
Is #227fbd readable on white or black?
#227fbd has a 4.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.83:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.