#1A5AD3 Hex Color
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Saturated and cool, #1a5ad3 is a strong blue with a slight violet undertone. Its high intensity feels energetic and direct, making the hex code useful for calls to action, technology interfaces, finance, and security accents. Use it as a focused highlight or brand color rather than a large background. White text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #1a5ad3
What is #1a5ad3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a5ad3 is rgb(26, 90, 211), in HSL hsl(219, 78%, 46%) and in CMYK 88%, 57%, 0%, 17%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1a5ad3?
#1a5ad3 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted copper because those tones soften its cool intensity without weakening its strong contrast. Use charcoal for text and copper sparingly when the design needs a warmer focal point.
Is #1a5ad3 readable on white or black?
#1a5ad3 has a 6.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 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.