#1175D0 Hex Color
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Saturated and clear, #1175d0 is a medium-bright blue with a cool, slightly cyan cast. Its strong chroma brings energy and focus to calls to action, links, and interface accents, while its blue base supports trust and reliability. Use the hex code #1175d0 as a focused accent or with white text, which meets WCAG AA for body text at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #1175d0
What is #1175d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1175d0 is rgb(17, 117, 208), in HSL hsl(209, 85%, 44%) and in CMYK 92%, 44%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1175d0?
It pairs well with white, pale blue, and warm neutrals, preserving its clarity while softening its cool, cyan-leaning character; use white for crisp UI contrast, pale blue for a quieter monochromatic palette, and cream or sand for a friendlier, less technical feel.
Is #1175d0 warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#1175d0 reads as a cool, energetic blue because its saturated base has a slight cyan cast; it suits links, calls to action, dashboards, and interface accents where focus and trust matter.
Is #1175d0 readable on white or black?
#1175d0 has a 4.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 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.