#1846FD Hex Color
High-voltage electric blue for bold accents
#1846fd is a high-voltage, saturated blue that demands attention. Because it is so intense, it functions best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted grays or stark white, which helps ground its aggressive energy. For accessible body text, use white for optimal contrast against this hex code.
Questions about #1846fd
What is #1846fd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1846fd is rgb(24, 70, 253), in HSL hsl(228, 98%, 54%) and in CMYK 91%, 72%, 0%, 1%.
How do I use #1846fd effectively in a UI design?
Since #1846fd is highly saturated and intense, it is best reserved for small-scale UI elements like call-to-action buttons, notification badges, or icon highlights. Using it as a large background risks overwhelming the user, so balance its energy with plenty of white space or muted backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #1846fd?
This blue balances perfectly with charcoal or soft neutral grays, which allow the vibrancy of the blue to pop without causing eye strain. For a cleaner look, keep the surrounding palette monochromatic by using lighter tints of the same blue or stark white.
Is #1846fd readable on white or black?
#1846fd has a 6.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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.