#1781BD Hex Color
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This cool, mid-tone blue sits comfortably between bright azure and navy. Because it lacks extreme saturation, #1781bd reads professional and stable, making it a reliable choice for finance or security interfaces. It provides sufficient contrast for black body text, so it functions well as a primary background color. If you are experimenting with muted tones, mixing gray can help ground this hex code in more complex palettes.
Questions about #1781bd
What is #1781bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1781bd is rgb(23, 129, 189), in HSL hsl(202, 78%, 42%) and in CMYK 88%, 32%, 0%, 26%.
Where does #1781bd work best in user interfaces?
#1781bd functions exceptionally well as a primary action color or button background because it feels trustworthy without being aggressive. It pairs cleanly with white text and stands out against neutral light gray backgrounds, ensuring readability while maintaining a sophisticated, stable aesthetic.
Does #1781bd lean cool or warm?
#1781bd is a distinctly cool, mid-tone blue. It avoids being overly icy or neon, instead maintaining a grounded, professional temperature that feels secure rather than energetic, making it a safe choice for corporate, healthcare, or financial design systems.
Is #1781bd readable on white or black?
#1781bd has a 4.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.91:1 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.