#1172D8 Hex Color
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This saturated, electric shade functions best as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. The intense chroma commands attention, making it useful for high-priority calls to action or UI highlights. Because white text clears the WCAG contrast requirement, you can use it confidently for typography against a dark interface. The hex code for this blue is #1172d8.
Questions about #1172d8
What is #1172d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1172d8 is rgb(17, 114, 216), in HSL hsl(211, 85%, 46%) and in CMYK 92%, 47%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #1172d8?
This vibrant blue pairs naturally with dark, neutral shades like charcoal or deep slate for a modern tech aesthetic. For a high-contrast complementary look, consider accents in soft, desaturated orange to create a balance between the cool blue and warm tones.
Is #1172d8 readable on white or black?
#1172d8 has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 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.