#2664A8 Hex Color
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#2664a8 is a muted, desaturated blue with a serious, grounded tone. It functions well as a supporting background color for professional UI designs, providing enough contrast for white text to remain legible. While it feels somewhat dim, this coolness aids in conveying reliability and technical focus. Avoid using it for bright, energetic branding, as the lack of chroma makes it better suited for corporate or legal interfaces.
Questions about #2664a8
What is #2664a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2664a8 is rgb(38, 100, 168), in HSL hsl(211, 63%, 40%) and in CMYK 77%, 40%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #2664a8 for professional palettes?
This muted blue anchors well when paired with neutral tones like a crisp light gray or a soft off-white to maintain a corporate aesthetic. For a subtle contrast, consider adding hints of a muted mustard yellow to create a sophisticated, balanced visual hierarchy.
Is #2664a8 readable on white or black?
#2664a8 has a 6.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.