#1641F0 Hex Color
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#1641f0 is a high-chroma, electric blue that commands attention. Because it is so saturated, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color rather than a main background. White text sits comfortably on this hex code, meeting accessibility standards for readability. It pairs surprisingly well with muted clay tones, which ground its intensity without fighting for dominance.
Questions about #1641f0
What is #1641f0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1641f0 is rgb(22, 65, 240), in HSL hsl(228, 88%, 51%) and in CMYK 91%, 73%, 0%, 6%.
How should I use #1641f0 in design projects?
Use #1641f0 as a punchy 10% accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming the viewer. It creates striking contrast against white text and anchors effectively when balanced by terracotta or similar clay-toned neutrals.
Is #1641f0 readable on white or black?
#1641f0 has a 6.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.04:1 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.