#2299D5 Hex Color
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A clear mid blue, close to pool water on a bright day. #2299d5 carries a gray softness that keeps it friendly rather than loud, and it reads steady enough for finance, healthcare, and tech branding. Black text hits about 6.6:1 contrast on it, so it clears WCAG AA behind body copy. Try it as a secondary tone under a navy, or pair it with warm sand so it does not go flat next to plain white. The hex code #2299d5 also holds up as a UI accent for buttons and links.
Questions about #2299d5
What is #2299d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2299d5 is rgb(34, 153, 213), in HSL hsl(200, 72%, 48%) and in CMYK 84%, 28%, 0%, 16%.
What text color works on #2299d5?
Black text is the safe choice, with about 6.6:1 contrast that clears WCAG AA for body copy. White text lands near 3.2:1, so save it for large headlines only.
What colors pair well with #2299d5?
Is #2299d5 readable on white or black?
#2299d5 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 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.