#001AD1 Hex Color
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With its deep value and intense saturation, #001ad1 is a vivid blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. It brings authority and focus to finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use this hex code as a dominant UI or corporate background. White text has about 10.2:1 contrast here, while restrained burgundy accents add warmth.
Questions about #001ad1
What is #001ad1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #001ad1 is rgb(0, 26, 209), in HSL hsl(233, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 100%, 88%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #001ad1?
#001ad1 pairs cleanly with white and soft neutrals for crisp contrast, while restrained burgundy or warm orange accents add heat without competing with its saturated blue for buttons, headlines, and branded surfaces. Pale blue tints support quieter monochromatic interfaces.
What mood does #001ad1 create in design?
#001ad1 reads as a cool, authoritative blue because its deep value and slight violet undertone reinforce focus, precision, and control, making it effective for primary navigation, dashboards, and other interfaces needing a strong visual anchor.
Is #001ad1 readable on white or black?
#001ad1 has a 10.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.