#1479BD Hex Color
Steady blue with cool clarity
#1479bd is a cool, moderately muted blue with a clean, steady presence rather than high-energy brightness. Its restrained saturation supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a dominant interface or identity color, pairing it with warm gray or coral accents. The hex code is #1479bd, and white text meets WCAG AA contrast for body copy.
Questions about #1479bd
What is #1479bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1479bd is rgb(20, 121, 189), in HSL hsl(204, 81%, 41%) and in CMYK 89%, 36%, 0%, 26%.
Which colors pair well with #1479bd?
Warm gray, coral, and off-white pair well with #1479bd, balancing its cool blue with softer neutrals or a warm accent while preserving a clear, dependable look for interfaces, brand systems, dashboards, and presentation layouts.
Does #1479bd read as warm or cool?
#1479bd reads as a cool blue because its blue channel strongly outweighs its red component, creating a crisp, composed impression rather than a sunny or energetic one. Its moderate saturation keeps the result restrained and professional.
Is #1479bd readable on white or black?
#1479bd has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.49:1 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.