#2470B3 Hex Color
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With its medium depth and restrained saturation, #2470b3 is a cool blue that feels steady rather than flashy. This blue hex code suits finance, security, healthcare, and technology interfaces, especially as a supporting brand color or primary button shade. White text provides about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA requirements for body text.
Questions about #2470b3
What is #2470b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2470b3 is rgb(36, 112, 179), in HSL hsl(208, 67%, 42%) and in CMYK 80%, 37%, 0%, 30%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2470b3?
The best pairings for #2470b3 include white, pale blue, soft gray, and warm orange accents, balancing its cool, steady appearance with light contrast or restrained warmth in interfaces, dashboards, healthcare layouts, and technology branding.
Is #2470b3 a warm or cool blue?
#2470b3 reads as a cool blue because its hue leans toward cyan rather than violet, while its medium depth and restrained saturation keep it calm and dependable instead of vivid. That balance works well for professional interfaces and supporting brand color.
Is #2470b3 readable on white or black?
#2470b3 has a 5.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 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.