#1248B4 Hex Color
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The hex code #1248b4 is a deep, cool blue with strong saturation and low lightness. Its shaded, slightly dim character suggests seriousness, trust, and control without feeling flat. Use it as a dominant background for finance, security, technology, or government interfaces, with white text for clear contrast and readable small body copy.
Questions about #1248b4
What is #1248b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1248b4 is rgb(18, 72, 180), in HSL hsl(220, 82%, 39%) and in CMYK 90%, 60%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1248b4?
#1248b4 pairs well with off-white, pale gray, and muted burgundy, which soften its strong saturation while preserving a serious, polished feel across interfaces, identity systems, and editorial layouts with strong readability.
Is #1248b4 readable on white or black?
#1248b4 has a 8.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.