#2338AA Hex Color
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#2338aa is a dark, saturated navy that leans royal rather than black. It reads steady and authoritative, which suits finance, tech, or government branding as a dominant base color. White text reaches about 9.5:1 contrast here, clearing WCAG AA for small body copy. Pair it with burgundy or muted gold for a richer look than plain gray.
Questions about #2338aa
What is #2338aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2338aa is rgb(35, 56, 170), in HSL hsl(231, 66%, 40%) and in CMYK 79%, 67%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #2338aa?
Burgundy, muted gold, and warm terracotta bring out its depth without competing with it. Cool grays also work, but they can flatten the color, so keep them light for contrast rather than matching mid-tones.
Is #2338aa readable on white or black?
#2338aa has a 9.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.