#016795 Hex Color

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Peacock blue is a muted, serious tone that carries a sense of authority and professional stability. Because it sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, #016795 works well as a grounding base for fintech or data-heavy UI designs. It provides excellent contrast for white text, ensuring readability in small body copy. Use this hex code sparingly to avoid a heavy or dim appearance.

Questions about Peacock Blue

What is the hex code for Peacock Blue?
Peacock Blue is #016795. In RGB that is rgb(1, 103, 149), in HSL hsl(199, 99%, 29%) and in CMYK 99%, 31%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair best with #016795 Peacock Blue?
Peacock Blue works beautifully when balanced against warm neutrals like cream or soft beige to counteract its natural coolness. For a high-contrast professional look, it pairs perfectly with crisp white text or light gray accents.
Is Peacock Blue readable on white or black?
Peacock Blue has a 6.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.