#1C7AA1 Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark blue with cool, slightly green undertones, #1c7aa1 feels steady and controlled without appearing harsh. Its restrained saturation suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding, especially as a supporting color beside white or warm gray. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #1c7aa1
What is #1c7aa1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c7aa1 is rgb(28, 122, 161), in HSL hsl(198, 70%, 37%) and in CMYK 83%, 24%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1c7aa1?
#1c7aa1 pairs well with white, warm gray, and soft neutrals, which preserve its cool, controlled character; muted terracotta or pale sand can add warmth without overpowering the blue in interfaces and brand palettes.
Does #1c7aa1 feel warm or cool?
#1c7aa1 reads as a cool blue because its blue base is softened by a slight green undertone, while restrained saturation keeps the overall effect calm rather than icy and supports steady, professional visual systems.
Is #1c7aa1 readable on white or black?
#1c7aa1 has a 4.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.34:1 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.