#1497CC Hex Color
Steady ocean blue for trusted brands
Close to pool water on a sunny day, #1497cc is a cool blue with muted saturation. That restraint suits finance, healthcare, and law enforcement branding where trust carries the message. It works best as a supporting tone; large fields can wash out beside white. If the hex code feels too bright, mixing gray into it tones things down. Black text hits about 6.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #1497cc
What is #1497cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1497cc is rgb(20, 151, 204), in HSL hsl(197, 82%, 44%) and in CMYK 90%, 26%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #1497cc?
Warm oranges and corals give #1497cc the strongest contrast, since the color leans cool and slightly cyan. A deep navy grounds it in corporate palettes, while sand and warm gray soften it for interfaces.
Is #1497cc readable on white or black?
#1497cc has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.32:1 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.