#1267A8 Hex Color
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A cool, moderately muted blue, #1267a8 has medium-dark lightness and a slight cyan undertone. Its controlled saturation supports reliable, professional branding for security, finance, technology, and healthcare. Use this hex code as a dominant UI color or supporting tone with white type. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #1267a8
What is #1267a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1267a8 is rgb(18, 103, 168), in HSL hsl(206, 81%, 36%) and in CMYK 89%, 39%, 0%, 34%.
Is #1267a8 a warm or cool blue?
The hex color #1267a8 reads as a cool blue because its hue leans slightly toward cyan, giving it a crisp, composed feel rather than a warm violet cast in most designs.
Does white text work on #1267a8?
White text on #1267a8 reaches about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, which meets WCAG AA for normal body text and supports readable buttons, labels, and interface content when size and weight are appropriate.
What colors pair well with #1267a8?
#1267a8 pairs well with white and soft neutrals for clean contrast, while charcoal can soften its technical edge; pale cyan or muted orange accents add harmony or energy without overpowering the blue's controlled, professional character.
Is #1267a8 readable on white or black?
#1267a8 has a 5.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.53:1 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.