Blues
Sturdy blue with a professional, balanced tone
#296a9d is a desaturated, mid-tone blue that reads professional and sturdy. Because it lacks extreme vibrancy, it works best as a primary interface color for finance or security apps where clarity is essential. Pair it with soft cream or warm gray to neutralize its industrial chill. The hex code for this reliable shade is #296a9d, which maintains excellent contrast for readable white text.
Questions about Blues
What is the hex code for Blues?
Blues is #296a9d. In RGB that is rgb(41, 106, 157), in HSL hsl(206, 59%, 39%) and in CMYK 74%, 32%, 0%, 38%.
What design aesthetic works best with #296a9d?
Because #296a9d conveys stability and clarity, it excels in professional or corporate settings like finance, insurance, and security software interfaces. It remains legible against white text, making it a functional choice for primary UI elements that require user trust.
Which neutral colors complement #296a9d?
To ground the industrial feel of #296a9d, pair it with soft creams or warm grays rather than pure whites or blacks. Using warm gray helps neutralize the cool, mid-tone blue while maintaining the clean, professional look essential for user interface accessibility.
Is Blues readable on white or black?
Blues has a 5.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.64:1 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.