#1888C4 Hex Color
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#1888c4 is a mid-tone, unsaturated blue that feels stable and professional. Its tempered saturation makes it useful for corporate interfaces and fintech branding, where clarity is prioritized over flair. This hex code pairs well with slate grays rather than bright whites to avoid looking washed out. Because it provides a solid contrast ratio of 5.4:1, black text remains legible when layered on top.
Questions about #1888c4
What is #1888c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1888c4 is rgb(24, 136, 196), in HSL hsl(201, 78%, 43%) and in CMYK 88%, 31%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #1888c4?
To keep #1888c4 from appearing washed out, pair it with muted slate or charcoal tones rather than stark whites. These darker, neutral backgrounds anchor the blue, maintaining its stable, professional presence without creating harsh visual glare or losing the intended saturation.
Is #1888c4 readable on white or black?
#1888c4 has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.