#1BBBEF Hex Color
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This bright, high-chroma cyan is stimulating and undeniably refreshing. Because it commands attention, #1bbbef works best as an accent color for UI calls-to-action or navigational highlights rather than a full-page background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays and deep navies, providing strong contrast for text. The hex code is #1bbbef, and it offers excellent legibility when used with dark, high-contrast typography.
Questions about #1bbbef
What is #1bbbef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1bbbef is rgb(27, 187, 239), in HSL hsl(195, 87%, 52%) and in CMYK 89%, 22%, 0%, 6%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
How should I use #1bbbef in UI design?
Use #1bbbef primarily as a high-impact accent color for call-to-action buttons or navigation highlights to guide user attention. Because of its high chroma, it can overwhelm a layout if used for large background areas, so balance it against neutral spaces.
Is #1bbbef readable on white or black?
#1bbbef has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.40:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.