#23A4E0 Hex Color
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#23a4e0 is a cool, balanced blue often found in professional security and finance interfaces. It maintains high legibility with black text, as the contrast ratio sits around 7.5:1. While vibrant, it is easily muted by mixing gray to create softer, reliable branding. Use this hex code as a dominant UI color to anchor tech layouts that require a sense of immediate stability.
Questions about #23a4e0
What is #23a4e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23a4e0 is rgb(35, 164, 224), in HSL hsl(199, 75%, 51%) and in CMYK 84%, 27%, 0%, 12%.
Why does #23a4e0 work well for finance and security sites?
#23a4e0 creates an immediate sense of trust and stability, which is essential for user interfaces where security is the priority. Its cool undertones feel objective and calm, helping users navigate complex financial data without feeling overwhelmed by vibrant or distracting hues.
Is #23a4e0 readable on white or black?
#23a4e0 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.