#1479A1 Hex Color
Steady ocean blue for trustworthy design
Bank dashboards, health portals, and government sites often reach for a muted ocean blue like this. #1479a1 is a medium blue with low saturation and a cool cast, so it reads steady rather than flashy. The hex code #1479a1 holds white text at about 4.9:1 contrast, and it warms up nicely against coral or soft cream accents.
Questions about #1479a1
What is #1479a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1479a1 is rgb(20, 121, 161), in HSL hsl(197, 78%, 35%) and in CMYK 88%, 25%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #1479a1?
Warm coral, terracotta, and soft cream sharpen its cool cast, while charcoal makes a natural dark neutral. Treat it as a dominant base with one warm accent.
Is #1479a1 readable on white or black?
#1479a1 has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 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.