#1969B0 Hex Color
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Not a bright azure or a heavy navy, this blue sits in the middle: muted, cool, and steady. Its hex code is #1969b0, and its grayed depth suits finance, tech, and healthcare branding. Use it as a dominant base with warm amber accents, or as a button and link color. White text passes AA on it at about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #1969b0
What is #1969b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1969b0 is rgb(25, 105, 176), in HSL hsl(208, 75%, 39%) and in CMYK 86%, 40%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #1969b0?
Warm accents like amber, mustard, or terracotta give this muted blue contrast without clashing. For quieter palettes, pair it with warm grays and off-whites instead of pure white.
Is #1969b0 readable on white or black?
#1969b0 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.