#2661B5 Hex Color
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#2661b5 is a fairly saturated, cool blue with a clean, slightly muted depth. Its steady tone suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, security, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting or dominant interface color, with white text for strong readability; this hex code provides about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #2661b5
What is #2661b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2661b5 is rgb(38, 97, 181), in HSL hsl(215, 65%, 43%) and in CMYK 79%, 46%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #2661b5?
#2661b5 pairs well with white, soft gray, and charcoal for crisp contrast, while burgundy or muted gold adds warmth without competing with its cool, fairly saturated blue base in branding and interfaces.
Is #2661b5 readable on white or black?
#2661b5 has a 6.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.