#2373A5 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-tone blue, #2373a5 strikes a balance between professional and approachable. This unsaturated shade holds enough weight to function well as a primary brand color or a dominant UI element, rather than just an accent. It maintains strong readability with white text, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Pair it with soft grays or off-whites to keep the overall look clean and purposeful.
Questions about #2373a5
What is #2373a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2373a5 is rgb(35, 115, 165), in HSL hsl(203, 65%, 39%) and in CMYK 79%, 30%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
How does #2373a5 perform in user interface design?
The muted saturation of #2373a5 provides strong readability for body copy against white backgrounds while maintaining a professional presence. It works reliably as a primary brand element, ensuring users can navigate your interface without feeling overwhelmed by overly vibrant or saturated hues.
What color combinations pair well with #2373a5?
To maintain a clean and purposeful look, pair #2373a5 with neutral tones like soft light gray or warm off-whites. These combinations prevent the blue from appearing too stark and help establish a balanced, modern visual hierarchy in your digital layouts.
Is #2373a5 readable on white or black?
#2373a5 has a 5.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.