#1975A0 Hex Color
Muted medium-dark blue, steady and cool
A muted, medium-dark blue with a cool, steady presence, #1975a0 works best as a dominant base rather than an accent. White text clears WCAG AA contrast against it at about 5.1:1, so use it confidently behind body copy, buttons, and headers. It flatters warm accents like terracotta and cream, and suits finance, healthcare, and tech interfaces.
Questions about #1975a0
What is #1975a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1975a0 is rgb(25, 117, 160), in HSL hsl(199, 73%, 36%) and in CMYK 84%, 27%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #1975a0?
Warm accents like terracotta and cream balance its cool cast, and neutral gray keeps palettes grounded.
Is #1975a0 readable on white or black?
#1975a0 has a 5.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.