#1572A8 Hex Color
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#1572a8 is a steady, medium-dark blue with muted saturation. It reads dependable rather than flashy, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare brands, and government sites. Use it as a dominant base or a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 split. White text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.2:1. Against plain white it can lose some punch, so anchor it with warm sand or charcoal.
Questions about #1572a8
What is #1572a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1572a8 is rgb(21, 114, 168), in HSL hsl(202, 78%, 37%) and in CMYK 87%, 32%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #1572a8?
#1572a8 looks richer against warm neutrals like sand or terracotta than against plain gray, which flattens its cool undertone. For a bolder scheme, add a muted coral accent in small doses.
Is #1572a8 readable on white or black?
#1572a8 has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.