#1260A0 Hex Color
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The hex code #1260a0 identifies a dark, slightly muted blue with a cool cast and enough depth for serious visual systems. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a dependable tone for finance, security, healthcare, and government. Use it as a supporting or dominant UI color; white text reads clearly at about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #1260a0
What is #1260a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1260a0 is rgb(18, 96, 160), in HSL hsl(207, 80%, 35%) and in CMYK 89%, 40%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #1260a0?
#1260a0 pairs well with white, soft gray, and restrained warm accents such as terracotta, creating a balanced palette that keeps the blue authoritative without making the interface feel cold.
Does #1260a0 feel warm or cool?
#1260a0 reads as a cool blue because its hue sits in the blue range, while its reduced saturation softens the intensity and gives it a calm, dependable feel in interfaces.
Is #1260a0 readable on white or black?
#1260a0 has a 6.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.