#2495AF Hex Color
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Not the loud tropical cyan its hue suggests, #2495af is a muted, mid-weight blue with a green undertone. The hex code reads cool and steady, which suits tech interfaces and productivity brands as a dominant base. One catch: it can wash out next to white, so pair it with warm coral or cream instead. Black text passes AA contrast on it.
Questions about #2495af
What is #2495af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2495af is rgb(36, 149, 175), in HSL hsl(191, 66%, 41%) and in CMYK 79%, 15%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2495af?
Warm coral and soft cream bring out its cool green undertone, while deep navy deepens it for darker palettes. Avoid sitting it directly against plain white, where it can look flat.
Is #2495af readable on white or black?
#2495af has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.