#1481BA Hex Color
Steady, Muted Blue with a Cool Edge
#1481ba is a medium, grayed blue that reads steady and dependable. Its muted saturation suits finance, healthcare, and tech branding where trust matters more than flash. The hex code works best as a supporting tone or UI fill, and black text on it reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. It pairs well with warm gray and soft sand tones.
Questions about #1481ba
What is #1481ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1481ba is rgb(20, 129, 186), in HSL hsl(201, 81%, 40%) and in CMYK 89%, 31%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #1481ba?
Warm sand, soft coral, and muted grays balance the cool undertone of #1481ba without dulling it. For higher contrast, pair it with charcoal text or deep navy accents.
Is #1481ba readable on white or black?
#1481ba has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 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.