#1388B9 Hex Color
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This mid-tone blue sits in a professional sweet spot, neither too muted nor overly electric. Because #1388b9 offers strong contrast against black text, it functions well for UI elements that require clarity and immediate readability. While it works for finance or security branding, use it as an accent rather than a full background to prevent a sterile, corporate feeling. The hex code for this cool shade is #1388b9.
Questions about #1388b9
What is #1388b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1388b9 is rgb(19, 136, 185), in HSL hsl(198, 81%, 40%) and in CMYK 90%, 26%, 0%, 27%.
Where should I use #1388b9 in a UI design?
#1388b9 works best as an accent color for primary buttons, notification badges, or data visualization elements where clarity is paramount. Because it sits in a professional sweet spot, it maintains readability against light backgrounds while drawing immediate user attention.
What colors pair well with #1388b9?
Is #1388b9 readable on white or black?
#1388b9 has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.24:1 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.