#256ECB Hex Color
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Reach for this color when a call to action needs to pop without shouting. The hex code #256ecb is a vivid azure blue, strongly saturated and cool, so it reads energetic and confident on screens. Use it as an accent or supporting tone rather than a full background, where it can overpower a layout. White text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.0:1. Coral or warm sand keeps it from feeling corporate.
Questions about #256ecb
What is #256ecb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #256ecb is rgb(37, 110, 203), in HSL hsl(214, 69%, 47%) and in CMYK 82%, 46%, 0%, 20%.
What text color works best on #256ecb?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 5.0:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. Dark text fails on this blue, so keep buttons and labels light.
What colors pair well with #256ecb?
Coral, warm sand, and soft peach give this blue energy, while charcoal grounds it for finance or tech layouts. Skip pastel blues nearby, since they flatten its saturation.
Is #256ecb readable on white or black?
#256ecb has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 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.