#1A68AD Hex Color
A steady, professional blue with institutional calm
This cool, muted blue conveys stability and institutional control. Designers often select the hex code #1a68ad for finance or technology interfaces where clarity matters most. It supports high readability, providing a 5.8:1 contrast ratio against white text. Use it as a structural base color rather than a fill for large backgrounds to avoid visual fatigue.
Questions about #1a68ad
What is #1a68ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a68ad is rgb(26, 104, 173), in HSL hsl(208, 74%, 39%) and in CMYK 85%, 40%, 0%, 32%.
Where does #1a68ad work best in UI design?
This color excels as a primary structural element for dashboards and financial applications where clarity is the priority. Because it maintains a stable, high-contrast presence, it works well for action buttons or header backgrounds without overwhelming the user's focus.
What colors pair well with #1a68ad?
To create a professional and balanced palette, pair #1a68ad with charcoal for text or a clean off-white for background surfaces. These combinations maintain the institutional tone while keeping the interface readable and modern for daily user interaction.
Is #1a68ad readable on white or black?
#1a68ad has a 5.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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.