#1965E0 Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, #1965e0 is a cool, clear blue with strong screen presence and an energetic feel. Use it as a supporting tone for calls to action, finance, technology, or security interfaces, pairing it with charcoal or warm white. White text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code for this blue is #1965e0.
Questions about #1965e0
What is #1965e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1965e0 is rgb(25, 101, 224), in HSL hsl(217, 80%, 49%) and in CMYK 89%, 55%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #1965e0?
#1965e0 pairs well with charcoal for a grounded interface and warm white for softer contrast, while restrained amber or orange accents can add energy without competing with its saturated blue.
Is #1965e0 warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#1965e0 reads as a cool blue because its hue leans toward cyan rather than violet, giving interfaces a crisp, energetic feel that suits calls to action, technology, finance, and security products.
Is #1965e0 readable on white or black?
#1965e0 has a 5.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.97:1 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.