#1A38F6 Hex Color
Electric blue with a violet edge
#1a38f6 is a highly saturated, cool blue with a dark, electric presence and slight violet undertone. Its intensity suits calls to action, links, and small brand accents more than broad page backgrounds. Pair it with charcoal or warm sand for contrast. White text reads clearly on this color, and the hex code is #1a38f6.
Questions about #1a38f6
What is #1a38f6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a38f6 is rgb(26, 56, 246), in HSL hsl(232, 92%, 53%) and in CMYK 89%, 77%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #1a38f6?
Pair #1a38f6 with charcoal for a grounded, modern look, or warm sand for softer contrast; white supports clear text, while pale blue and violet can create coordinated accents without competing with its intensity.
Is #1a38f6 readable on white or black?
#1a38f6 has a 7.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.