#1484C9 Hex Color
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Somewhat muted and distinctly cool, #1484c9 is a medium-light blue with a slight cyan cast and enough brightness to feel clear without looking loud. It supports trust and reliability in security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use the hex code #1484c9 as a supporting brand color or UI accent; black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #1484c9
What is #1484c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1484c9 is rgb(20, 132, 201), in HSL hsl(203, 82%, 43%) and in CMYK 90%, 34%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #1484c9?
#1484c9 pairs well with warm terracotta, soft cream, and charcoal, which temper its cool cyan cast without dulling its clear, dependable character; use the blue as a supporting tone, then let terracotta carry small emphasis areas against a cream surface or charcoal text.
Is #1484c9 readable on white or black?
#1484c9 has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 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.