Color #2474E6 Color / Colour Code #2474E6
This page shows the hex color code for color #2474e6 (#2474E6). The colour is a blue tone with 80% saturation and 52% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2474E6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2474E6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 185, 215, and 245 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 215, 335, and 95 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2474E6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 215 and saturation at 80%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 215 to 260 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 215 with its complement at 35 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #2474E6
Lightness variations at hue 215 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2474E6
Design Use Cases for #2474E6
Vibrant Brand Color
#2474E6 has a strong 80% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 52% lightness, #2474E6 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Trust & Professional Identity
#2474E6 sits in the blue range (hue 215). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #2474E6 (hue 215) to its complement at hue 35. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 245. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2474e6, #e79523);
CSS Code for #2474E6
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About Color #2474E6 (#2474E6)
#2474E6 is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 36 red, 116 green, and 230 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 215 degrees with 80% saturation and 52% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2474E6 is 105/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 84% cyan, 50% magenta, 0% yellow, and 10% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2474E6 against white is 4.45:1 and against black is 4.72:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 4.72:1.
The complementary colour #E79523 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2474E6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #23D6E7 and #3323E7, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #2474E6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2474E6?
- #2474E6 is Color #2474E6, a blue color (colour) with RGB(36, 116, 230), HSL(215, 80%, 52%), and CMYK(84%, 50%, 0%, 10%). Its perceived brightness is 105/255.
- Is #2474E6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #2474E6 has a contrast ratio of 4.45:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.72:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2474E6?
- The complementary colour is #E79523 (hue 35). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #23D6E7 and #3323E7. The triadic palette adds #E72374 and #74E723 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2474E6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2474e6; or rgb(36, 116, 230); or hsl(215, 80%, 52%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 215 80% 52%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.