#295FBC Hex Color
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Reach for #295fbc when a call to action needs real punch. The hex code #295fbc produces a saturated, cool blue with just enough darkness to carry white text at about 6.1:1 contrast, past the WCAG AA bar for body copy. It works as a dominant brand color in finance or tech, and pairs better with warm sand or terracotta than safe gray.
Questions about #295fbc
What is #295fbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #295fbc is rgb(41, 95, 188), in HSL hsl(218, 64%, 45%) and in CMYK 78%, 49%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #295fbc?
Warm sand and terracotta bring out the vibrancy in #295fbc, while coral or burnt orange gives a strong complementary pop. For quieter layouts, soft cream or pale gray-blue keeps it from feeling loud.
Is #295fbc readable on white or black?
#295fbc 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.