#1B8CCC Hex Color
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#1b8ccc is a cool, rather muted blue with cyan undertones and medium lightness. Its restrained saturation supports trust and reliability in finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm gray instead of a full-page background. The hex code #1b8ccc provides about 5.7:1 contrast with black text, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #1b8ccc
What is #1b8ccc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b8ccc is rgb(27, 140, 204), in HSL hsl(202, 77%, 45%) and in CMYK 87%, 31%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #1b8ccc read as a warm or cool color?
#1b8ccc reads as a cool blue because its cyan undertones shift it toward blue-green rather than violet or red. Its medium lightness and restrained saturation keep the effect steady and professional, not vivid or playful.
What colors pair well with #1b8ccc?
#1b8ccc pairs well with navy, warm gray, and off-white, which temper its cyan undertone while preserving a calm, dependable look across interfaces, reports, dashboards, and branded layouts without making the blue feel overly bright.
Is #1b8ccc readable on white or black?
#1b8ccc has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.66:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.