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#2599B0 color code is #2599B0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2599b0.

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#2599B0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2599B0 is 0.2631. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.35:1 against white and 6.26:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2599B0 on white3.35:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#2599B0 on black6.26:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #2599B03.35:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #2599B06.26:1AA

#2599B0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2599B0?+
The hex code for #2599B0 is #2599B0. In RGB it's rgb(37, 153, 176), and in HSL it's hsl(190, 65%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #2599B0?+
#2599B0 in RGB is (37, 153, 176). Written in CSS: rgb(37, 153, 176).
What is the CMYK value of #2599B0?+
#2599B0 converts to CMYK(79%, 13%, 0%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2599B0.
Is #2599b0 a warm or cool color?+
#2599B0 (#2599B0) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 190° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2599b0 belong to?+
#2599B0 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 190°, 65%, 42% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #2599b0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2599B0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.35:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2599b0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2599B0 (#2599B0) is 3270 C Deep Lagoon, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2599B0 in design

Practical guidance for using #2599b0 (#2599B0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#2599B0 (#2599B0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2599B0 (#2599B0) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#2599B0 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#2599B0 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.