#1697C9 Hex Color
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#1697c9 is a cool, moderately muted blue with a clean cyan undertone and steady, dependable character. Its sense of trust and control suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI accent, pairing it with charcoal and warm white. The hex code #1697c9 supports clear black text with about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #1697c9
What is #1697c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1697c9 is rgb(22, 151, 201), in HSL hsl(197, 80%, 44%) and in CMYK 89%, 25%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #1697c9?
#1697c9 pairs well with charcoal and warm white because those neutrals soften its cyan cast while preserving its cool blue clarity, making them effective choices for interfaces, brand accents, and backgrounds.
Is #1697c9 readable on white or black?
#1697c9 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 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.