#1165C4 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #1165c4 is a cool blue with enough depth to feel focused rather than soft. It works best as a supporting brand color or focused accent for technology, finance, healthcare, and security interfaces. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text. The hex code for this reliable, attention-grabbing blue is #1165c4.
Questions about #1165c4
What is #1165c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1165c4 is rgb(17, 101, 196), in HSL hsl(212, 84%, 42%) and in CMYK 91%, 48%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #1165c4?
For a balanced palette, pair #1165c4 with white or pale cool neutrals, then add a muted orange accent for contrast; deeper navy or charcoal can support it in navigation, text, and secondary interface elements.
Where does #1165c4 work best?
#1165c4 works best as a focused accent or supporting brand color in technology, finance, healthcare, and security interfaces, where its bright saturation signals clarity and confidence without the softer feel of a pale or muted blue.
Is #1165c4 readable on white or black?
#1165c4 has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.