#2973D4 Hex Color
A high energy blue with electric intensity
#2973d4 is a vivid, high-energy blue that commands immediate attention. Its intensity makes it a perfect accent for calls to action or UI highlights where you need to guide the user eye. While it can overwhelm as a full background, this shade pairs surprisingly well with muted soft grays or charcoal. The hex code for this electric blue is #2973d4.
Questions about #2973d4
What is #2973d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2973d4 is rgb(41, 115, 212), in HSL hsl(214, 68%, 50%) and in CMYK 81%, 46%, 0%, 17%.
Does #2973d4 work well with text overlays?
Using #2973d4 as a background requires caution, as its high saturation can make small white text difficult to read. It performs best as an accent color for buttons or icons, where it can be paired with charcoal or dark gray backgrounds for better accessibility.
Is #2973d4 readable on white or black?
#2973d4 has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.49:1 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.