#1297BC Hex Color
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#1297bc is a cool, somewhat muted cyan with a clear blue undertone and medium lightness. Its refreshing, stimulating character suits communication, technology, aerospace, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting tone or focused accent beside navy or warm coral; as a full background, it can feel heavy. The hex code is #1297bc, and black text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #1297bc
What is #1297bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1297bc is rgb(18, 151, 188), in HSL hsl(193, 83%, 40%) and in CMYK 90%, 20%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #1297bc?
#1297bc pairs well with navy for a structured interface and warm coral for energetic contrast, while soft cream softens its cool cyan base without making the palette feel washed out.
Is #1297bc readable on white or black?
#1297bc has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.17:1 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.