#259BC8 Hex Color
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This mid-tone blue strikes a balance between professional utility and accessible, modern aesthetics. Because it maintains strong legibility against black text, the hex code #259bc8 works well for UI buttons or data visualization. It sits comfortably in corporate or tech branding where clarity is key. Pair it with dark slate grays to ground its energetic brightness, as it can feel too clinical when isolated against stark white backgrounds.
Questions about #259bc8
What is #259bc8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #259bc8 is rgb(37, 155, 200), in HSL hsl(197, 69%, 46%) and in CMYK 82%, 23%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #259bc8?
#259bc8 works best when grounded by dark, neutral tones that balance its inherent brightness. Pair it with charcoal or deep slate grays to create high-contrast UI elements that remain easy on the eyes while maintaining a professional, modern tech aesthetic.
Is #259bc8 readable on white or black?
#259bc8 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.60:1 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.