#1468B3 Hex Color
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#1468b3 is a fairly saturated, cool blue with a medium-dark value and crisp, clear character. Its controlled appearance supports trust and reliability in finance, security, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a primary UI or brand color with white text, which reaches about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #1468b3.
Questions about #1468b3
What is #1468b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1468b3 is rgb(20, 104, 179), in HSL hsl(208, 80%, 39%) and in CMYK 89%, 42%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #1468b3?
#1468b3 pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and warm accents, creating clean contrast while preserving its professional, focused feel across digital interfaces, healthcare visuals, and technology-oriented brand palettes. Use lighter neutrals to keep layouts open and readable.
Does #1468b3 read as a warm or cool color?
#1468b3 reads as a cool blue because its blue base and restrained saturation create a crisp, controlled appearance rather than a warmer, yellow-leaning impression in digital interfaces and professional branding. It suits focused, dependable visual systems.
Is #1468b3 readable on white or black?
#1468b3 has a 5.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.