#2623E0 Hex Color
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Closer to ultramarine ink than navy, this dark blue carries a purple lean and a cool, heavy feel. The hex code #2623e0 works as a dominant base in moody tech and finance palettes, though it can turn muddy in small accents. Pair it with burgundy for richness. White text reads at about 8.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA bar.
Questions about #2623e0
What is #2623e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2623e0 is rgb(38, 35, 224), in HSL hsl(241, 75%, 51%) and in CMYK 83%, 84%, 0%, 12%.
What text color works best on #2623e0?
White text. On #2623e0 it reaches about 8.8:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for small body text, so white paragraphs and labels stay readable. Dark text on this background fails badly.
What colors pair well with #2623e0?
Warm tones like burgundy and brass flatter #2623e0 better than the usual gray neutrals, since the warmth offsets its cool purple lean. A soft cream also works for lighter accents in the same palette.
Is #2623e0 readable on white or black?
#2623e0 has a 8.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.