#1B6C9B Hex Color
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A cool, moderately muted blue with a slight green undertone, #1b6c9b feels controlled, reliable, and professional. The hex code #1b6c9b suits finance, technology, healthcare, and security interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or broad UI background; white text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #1b6c9b
What is #1b6c9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b6c9b is rgb(27, 108, 155), in HSL hsl(202, 70%, 36%) and in CMYK 83%, 30%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #1b6c9b?
#1b6c9b pairs well with warm off-white, sand, and restrained orange accents because those tones soften its cool, slightly green cast without reducing clarity. Use warm neutrals for spacious layouts and reserve orange for calls to action.
Is #1b6c9b readable on white or black?
#1b6c9b has a 5.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.