#1B5CE8 Hex Color
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Call-to-action buttons and link highlights are where #1b5ce8 earns its keep. This bold, saturated blue carries a cool electric edge, and white text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.6:1 contrast. Use it as a 10% accent or on dark interfaces, where it reads crisper than against plain white. Browse other shades of blue for calmer neighbors.
Questions about #1b5ce8
What is #1b5ce8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b5ce8 is rgb(27, 92, 232), in HSL hsl(221, 82%, 51%) and in CMYK 88%, 60%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #1b5ce8?
#1b5ce8 pairs well with warm corals and soft ambers, which offset its cool intensity, plus near-black charcoal for high-contrast interfaces. Skip muted grays, which make its saturation feel harsh instead of rich.
Is #1b5ce8 readable on white or black?
#1b5ce8 has a 5.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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.