#1873B2 Hex Color
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Security dashboards, bank logos, and government sites lean on a steady medium blue, and #1873b2 fits the job. This cold, muted blue reads reliable without shouting. The hex code #1873b2 gives white text about 5.1:1 contrast, enough for AA body text, so it holds up as a dominant base in UI. Pair it with warm sand to soften its corporate edge.
Questions about #1873b2
What is #1873b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1873b2 is rgb(24, 115, 178), in HSL hsl(205, 76%, 40%) and in CMYK 87%, 35%, 0%, 30%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1873b2?
Warm sand and muted coral soften its corporate edge, while burgundy makes a richer pairing than the usual gray. For schemes, try a split-complementary set built around orange and red-orange.
Is #1873b2 readable on white or black?
#1873b2 has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 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.