#1B76BC Hex Color
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This mid-tone blue feels professional and steady without being overly bright. The hex code #1b76bc carries a sense of reliability, making it common in corporate branding. It works best as a primary interface color for finance or government applications. Because it offers a 4.8:1 contrast ratio against white, text remains readable even for small UI elements.
Questions about #1b76bc
What is #1b76bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b76bc is rgb(27, 118, 188), in HSL hsl(206, 75%, 42%) and in CMYK 86%, 37%, 0%, 26%.
Where does #1b76bc work best in UI design?
Use #1b76bc as a primary interface color for finance, banking, or government applications where trust is a priority. Its reliable, mid-tone nature provides a steady visual anchor without feeling overly bright or distracting to the end user.
Is #1b76bc readable on white or black?
#1b76bc has a 4.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.36:1 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.