#1689E3 Hex Color
Bright blue with a focused edge
With its bright, highly saturated blue and slight cyan undertone, #1689e3 brings energy and focus to digital designs. The hex code #1689e3 works well for calls to action, finance dashboards, security tools, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting accent against navy or charcoal; black text provides about 5.7:1 contrast for readable small copy.
Questions about #1689e3
What is #1689e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1689e3 is rgb(22, 137, 227), in HSL hsl(206, 82%, 49%) and in CMYK 90%, 40%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #1689e3?
#1689e3 pairs well with navy or charcoal for a focused interface, while pale cyan and warm orange can soften or energize the palette; use black text when readability is the priority.
Why does #1689e3 read as a cool color?
#1689e3 reads as a cool, high-energy blue because its saturated base leans slightly toward cyan, giving digital interfaces a crisp sense of focus, clarity, and reliability that suits technology, security, and finance tools.
Is #1689e3 readable on white or black?
#1689e3 has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 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.