#297DB3 Hex Color
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This muted blue sits in a professional range, offering a steady and secure feel. Because of its desaturated quality, #297db3 avoids the jarring impact of brighter primary colors. It works best as a base for finance or tech interfaces where clarity remains the priority. You can safely place black text on this hex code to meet accessibility standards. Pair it with cool grays to keep your layout grounded.
Questions about #297db3
What is #297db3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #297db3 is rgb(41, 125, 179), in HSL hsl(203, 63%, 43%) and in CMYK 77%, 30%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #297db3?
Pair #297db3 with neutral charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain a professional, high-contrast look suitable for financial dashboards. The muted saturation of this blue also complements warm, desaturated beiges or muted terracotta accents for a more modern, balanced interface design.
Is #297db3 readable on white or black?
#297db3 has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.