#2335E7 Hex Color
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Reach for #2335e7 when a button or highlight needs to punch. This saturated blue is dark enough to read serious but stays loud at full strength. It works best as an accent or in large type, since a full background of it wears on the eye. White text hits about 7.7:1 contrast on the hex code #2335e7, clearing WCAG AA for body copy, and it pairs well with warm amber.
Questions about #2335e7
What is #2335e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2335e7 is rgb(35, 53, 231), in HSL hsl(234, 80%, 52%) and in CMYK 85%, 77%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #2335e7?
Warm amber and burnt orange make the saturated blue in #2335e7 glow without clashing. For a quieter palette, pair it with charcoal and off-white, letting the blue act as the single loud note.
Can #2335e7 work as a background color?
In dark, moody layouts and small areas, yes. Across a full screen the saturation gets loud fast, so limit it to headers, buttons, or side panels and use darker shades for large surfaces.
Is #2335e7 readable on white or black?
#2335e7 has a 7.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.