#186DB1 Hex Color
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This muted blue sits in the mid-tones, offering a grounded, professional appearance suitable for finance and corporate UI. Because it is unsaturated and cool, it provides a stable foundation for branding without demanding too much attention. The hex code is #186db1. White text on this shade is highly readable, easily meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. It pairs well with soft greys and muted slate tones.
Questions about #186db1
What is #186db1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #186db1 is rgb(24, 109, 177), in HSL hsl(207, 76%, 39%) and in CMYK 86%, 38%, 0%, 31%.
Which colors pair best with #186db1?
Because of its muted, unsaturated nature, #186db1 works beautifully with neutral palettes like soft slate or cool grey tones. For a more vibrant contrast, consider pairing it with subtle warm accents to balance its inherent coolness.
Is #186db1 readable on white or black?
#186db1 has a 5.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.