#1B69AD Hex Color
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Not a flashy corporate blue. #1b69ad sits in a muted middle range, dark enough to read steady, toned down enough to stay calm. That mix of reliability and security explains its hold on finance and government branding. Use it as a dominant base; white text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.7:1. For lighter versions, try mixing gray into it instead of white, which can wash it out.
Questions about #1b69ad
What is #1b69ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b69ad is rgb(27, 105, 173), in HSL hsl(208, 73%, 39%) and in CMYK 84%, 39%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #1b69ad?
Rust, terracotta, and warm sand tones bring out its cooler side, while charcoal keeps a palette grounded. Skip bright cyans, which compete with it instead of supporting it.
Is #1b69ad readable on white or black?
#1b69ad has a 5.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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.