#2496D7 Hex Color
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With medium lightness and moderate saturation, #2496d7 is a cool blue with a steady, dependable character. It suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces where trust and security matter. Use it as a dominant UI color with dark text and generous white space. Black text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #2496d7.
Questions about #2496d7
What is #2496d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2496d7 is rgb(36, 150, 215), in HSL hsl(202, 71%, 49%) and in CMYK 83%, 30%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #2496d7?
#2496d7 pairs well with white, navy, charcoal, and soft gray for clean interfaces, while coral or amber accents introduce warmth and energy without overwhelming its cool, dependable base in a balanced layout.
Why does #2496d7 feel cool and dependable?
#2496d7 reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is stronger than its green and red channels, giving it a crisp, dependable feel suited to technology, healthcare, finance, and government interfaces where clarity matters.
Is #2496d7 readable on white or black?
#2496d7 has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.41:1 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.