#1B04ED Hex Color
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This intense, electric blue commands attention through high saturation and cool, dark undertones. The hex code for this shade is #1b04ed. Because it is so vivid, it works best as a bold accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted grays or creams to balance its visual weight, while offering excellent readability when paired with crisp white text.
Questions about #1b04ed
What is #1b04ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b04ed is rgb(27, 4, 237), in HSL hsl(246, 97%, 47%) and in CMYK 89%, 98%, 0%, 7%.
How can I balance the intensity of #1b04ed in a design?
#1b04ed is highly saturated, so use it sparingly as an accent color against muted creams or light grays to prevent it from overwhelming your layout. This creates a clear visual hierarchy while keeping the overall design readable and balanced.
Is #1b04ed readable on white or black?
#1b04ed has a 9.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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.