#2D77D8 Hex Color
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#2d77d8 is a saturated, mid-tone blue with high chroma that demands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, it functions best as an accent or call-to-action color rather than a primary background. Pair it with crisp white or deep slate grays to balance its natural brilliance. The hex code for this assertive blue is #2d77d8, which offers sufficient contrast for legible black text.
Questions about #2d77d8
What is #2d77d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d77d8 is rgb(45, 119, 216), in HSL hsl(214, 69%, 51%) and in CMYK 79%, 45%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair effectively with #2d77d8?
This saturated blue pairs exceptionally well with slate or crisp white to tone down its natural intensity. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing #2d77d8 with lighter grays or even cool silver to maintain a modern, clean aesthetic in digital designs.
Is #2d77d8 readable on white or black?
#2d77d8 has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.74:1 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.