#1293FF Hex Color
Electric blue with high-impact intensity
This high-intensity blue demands attention, serving as an ideal accent for calls to action or UI highlights. Because it is so saturated, using #1293ff as a large background can quickly overwhelm the eye. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted slate tones to ground its electric energy. The hex code #1293ff offers enough contrast for readable black text, making it a functional choice for clean, modern interfaces.
Questions about #1293ff
What is #1293ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1293ff is rgb(18, 147, 255), in HSL hsl(207, 100%, 54%) and in CMYK 93%, 42%, 0%, 0%.
How can I effectively use #1293ff in user interface design?
#1293ff serves best as a strategic accent color for primary buttons, toggle switches, or interactive links rather than large background areas. Because of its high saturation, pair it with charcoal or slate grays to balance the visual weight and keep the design professional.
Is #1293ff readable on white or black?
#1293ff has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.64:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.