#1387C7 Hex Color
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A cool, unsaturated blue, #1387c7 projects stability and professionalism. It functions well as a primary brand color for finance or security sectors because black text remains readable against it. While you might wonder about mixing gray to dull its intensity, this hue works best as a balanced anchor for UI elements rather than large, distracting blocks of color. The hex code for this shade is #1387c7.
Questions about #1387c7
What is #1387c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1387c7 is rgb(19, 135, 199), in HSL hsl(201, 83%, 43%) and in CMYK 90%, 32%, 0%, 22%.
How can #1387c7 be used effectively in UI design?
#1387c7 works best as a primary interface color because it maintains high legibility for black text while conveying a sense of stability. It functions effectively as a navigation element or call-to-action button when paired against clean white or light gray backgrounds.
Does #1387c7 lean warm or cool?
This color is distinctly cool, carrying a calm and professional undertone that avoids the harsh brightness of saturated primaries. It is often perceived as reliable and structured, making it a safe choice for industries like finance or software where trust is paramount.
Is #1387c7 readable on white or black?
#1387c7 has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.31:1 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.