#1626CE Hex Color
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With its high saturation and dark value, #1626ce is a vivid, cool blue with a slight violet cast. It brings authority and focus to technology, finance, security, and government branding. Use the hex code #1626ce as a dominant interface color with white text, which reaches about 9.5:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for a richer formal palette.
Questions about #1626ce
What is #1626ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1626ce is rgb(22, 38, 206), in HSL hsl(235, 81%, 45%) and in CMYK 89%, 82%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #1626ce?
Pair #1626ce with burgundy for a formal, rich palette, or use white and pale neutrals for crisp contrast. Softer cool grays can reduce intensity, while lighter blue tints keep the interface focused without introducing a competing hue.
Is #1626ce readable on white or black?
#1626ce has a 9.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.