#1251B0 Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, #1251b0 is a deep blue with a strong, confident presence. Its darkness makes it a dependable base for finance, tech, and government branding, and it shines as a dominant color in moody layouts. White text reads clearly on top at about 7.4:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. Pair it with warm golds or burnt orange for accents that pop. For related shades, see what colors make blue.
Questions about #1251b0
What is #1251b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1251b0 is rgb(18, 81, 176), in HSL hsl(216, 81%, 38%) and in CMYK 90%, 54%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #1251b0?
#1251b0 flatters warm accents like amber, gold, and burnt orange, which add heat to its cool depth. For a softer scheme, try light grays or muted sands that let the blue stay dominant.
Is #1251b0 readable on white or black?
#1251b0 has a 7.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.