#1C6C96 Hex Color
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A cool, moderately muted blue with a medium-dark value, #1c6c96 feels controlled and dependable. It suits finance, technology, healthcare, and security branding as a supporting color or UI surface. White text achieves about 5.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body copy. The hex code for this blue is #1c6c96.
Questions about #1c6c96
What is #1c6c96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c6c96 is rgb(28, 108, 150), in HSL hsl(201, 69%, 35%) and in CMYK 81%, 28%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #1c6c96?
#1c6c96 pairs well with white, pale blue, charcoal, and warm sand tones, creating clean contrast while softening its cool, controlled character; use lighter neutrals for an airy interface and darker accents for a more technical, grounded feel.
What mood does #1c6c96 convey?
#1c6c96 conveys a calm, dependable, and technical mood through its cool, moderately muted blue appearance, making it a strong supporting color for finance, healthcare, security, and technology interfaces rather than a warm, high-energy focal accent.
Is #1c6c96 readable on white or black?
#1c6c96 has a 5.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.