#1736BF Hex Color
A commanding blue with violet depth
Dark and saturated, #1736bf is a cool blue with a strong, slightly violet undertone. Its high chroma gives interfaces a serious, controlled feel, making it useful for finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 9.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #1736bf.
Questions about #1736bf
What is #1736bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1736bf is rgb(23, 54, 191), in HSL hsl(229, 79%, 42%) and in CMYK 88%, 72%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #1736bf?
#1736bf pairs well with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a monochromatic scheme, and warm neutrals such as cream or beige to soften its cool, violet-leaning intensity in editorial and interface palettes.
What mood does #1736bf create in design?
#1736bf communicates authority, focus, and technical confidence through its dark value, high saturation, and cool violet undertone. It works especially well for finance, security, technology, and government interfaces, particularly as a prominent background.
Is #1736bf readable on white or black?
#1736bf has a 9.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 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.