#1C68B4 Hex Color
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Reminiscent of a denim jacket washed a hundred times, this blue sits in a medium, muted zone that feels steady instead of loud. Its hex code is #1c68b4. That restraint is why finance, healthcare, and government brands reach for it. White text reads clearly on top at about 5.7:1 contrast, so it holds up as a base behind body copy. Pair it with burnt orange when you want a spark.
Questions about #1c68b4
What is #1c68b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c68b4 is rgb(28, 104, 180), in HSL hsl(210, 73%, 41%) and in CMYK 84%, 42%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #1c68b4?
Warm accents like burnt orange and mustard bring out the best in #1c68b4, since its muted coolness needs some heat nearby. Cream and warm grays also keep it grounded without dulling it.
Where does #1c68b4 work best in a design?
It performs best as a dominant base in dashboards, finance sites, and healthcare interfaces, where its muted depth reads as reliable. As fine text on dark backgrounds it tends to lose clarity.
Is #1c68b4 readable on white or black?
#1c68b4 has a 5.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.