#2B5CCC Hex Color
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Far from a timid pastel, this strong blue is saturated and cool, with an electric edge that pulls the eye. The hex code #2b5ccc works best as an accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background. White text reads clearly on it at about 6.0:1 contrast, so it holds up for buttons and labels. It flatters warm amber and gold. New to mixing it? See what colors make blue.
Questions about #2b5ccc
What is #2b5ccc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b5ccc is rgb(43, 92, 204), in HSL hsl(222, 65%, 48%) and in CMYK 79%, 55%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #2b5ccc?
Warm amber and gold accents make #2b5ccc pop without clashing, and soft cream keeps the pairing from feeling cold. Save it for accents next to warm neutrals rather than full blue-on-blue schemes.
Is #2b5ccc readable on white or black?
#2b5ccc has a 5.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.