#1B6FA4 Hex Color
Steady blue with cool depth
#1b6fa4 is a muted, cool blue with a medium-dark value and subtle green undertones. Its steady, controlled character suits finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting or dominant UI color with white text, which reaches about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code #1b6fa4 pairs well with warm sand or soft gray.
Questions about #1b6fa4
What is #1b6fa4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b6fa4 is rgb(27, 111, 164), in HSL hsl(203, 72%, 37%) and in CMYK 84%, 32%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #1b6fa4 in a palette?
#1b6fa4 works well with warm sand, soft gray, and off-white, which balance its cool blue depth; use them for backgrounds, panels, or accents when you want a calm, professional palette.
Is #1b6fa4 readable on white or black?
#1b6fa4 has a 5.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.