#2299EE Hex Color
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#2299ee is a bright, saturated blue with a cool, slightly cyan undertone and strong visual energy. Its bold clarity suits calls to action, technology interfaces, finance, and security accents. Use it as a focused supporting color rather than a full-page background. The #2299ee hex code also supports black text at about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #2299ee
What is #2299ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2299ee is rgb(34, 153, 238), in HSL hsl(205, 86%, 53%) and in CMYK 86%, 36%, 0%, 7%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2299ee?
#2299ee pairs well with charcoal for a controlled interface, muted orange for energetic contrast, and soft gray for balance, while navy creates a more serious, layered palette for digital products.
Is #2299ee readable on white or black?
#2299ee has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.85:1 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.