#2C8ACA Hex Color
A confident and balanced azure blue
A balanced blue with cool undertones, #2c8aca sits comfortably between bright and muted. This hex code provides excellent readability with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI components and official documentation. It shines as a primary brand color for industries like finance or security. If you find it too vibrant, understanding what colors make gray can help you tone down your overall palette.
Questions about #2c8aca
What is #2c8aca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c8aca is rgb(44, 138, 202), in HSL hsl(204, 64%, 48%) and in CMYK 78%, 32%, 0%, 21%.
Does #2c8aca work well as a primary interface color?
#2c8aca functions exceptionally well as a primary UI color because it maintains high readability against black text while feeling distinct. It carries a sense of reliability and trust, which makes it ideal for finance, security, and administrative software dashboards.
What colors pair well with #2c8aca in a professional palette?
Is #2c8aca readable on white or black?
#2c8aca has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.