#238CE5 Hex Color
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Bright and strongly saturated, #238ce5 is a cool blue with a slight cyan undertone and a clean, energetic feel. Use it as a supporting accent for calls to action, links, and security-focused interfaces rather than a full-page background. Black text remains readable at about 6.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #238ce5.
Questions about #238ce5
What is #238ce5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #238ce5 is rgb(35, 140, 229), in HSL hsl(208, 79%, 52%) and in CMYK 85%, 39%, 0%, 10%.
Is #238ce5 warm or cool?
#238ce5 reads as a cool blue because its strong cyan undertone shifts it away from warmer violet or red blues. Its high saturation gives interfaces a crisp, energetic mood, making it especially suitable for links, buttons, and focused accents.
What colors pair well with #238ce5?
#238ce5 pairs well with white and charcoal for clean contrast, while navy creates a deeper blue palette and soft orange adds a lively complementary accent without competing with its cool cyan cast.
Where does #238ce5 work best in a design?
Use #238ce5 as a supporting accent for calls to action, links, focus states, and security-focused interfaces, where its bright saturation draws attention without overwhelming the surrounding layout or competing with content.
Is #238ce5 readable on white or black?
#238ce5 has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.95:1 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.