#1968B5 Hex Color
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With cool undertones and fairly strong saturation, #1968b5 is a clear medium-dark blue that feels dependable without looking dull. The hex code suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding, especially as a supporting color beside white or pale gray. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, making it suitable for compact UI text.
Questions about #1968b5
What is #1968b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1968b5 is rgb(25, 104, 181), in HSL hsl(210, 76%, 40%) and in CMYK 86%, 43%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #1968b5?
White and pale gray create a clean, high-contrast pairing with #1968b5, while charcoal can soften the overall look and muted orange can provide complementary warmth for polished, dependable branding and interface work.
Is #1968b5 warm or cool?
#1968b5 reads as a cool blue because its hue sits around 210 degrees in the blue range, while its fairly high saturation keeps it crisp rather than muted or gray.
Is #1968b5 readable on white or black?
#1968b5 has a 5.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.