#1C7FB8 Hex Color
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#1c7fb8 is a cool, moderately muted blue with a slightly green cast and mid-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation supports trust, reliability, and control without feeling harsh. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, security, or technology interfaces. Black text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #1c7fb8
What is #1c7fb8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c7fb8 is rgb(28, 127, 184), in HSL hsl(202, 74%, 42%) and in CMYK 85%, 31%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #1c7fb8?
#1c7fb8 pairs well with warm off-whites, charcoal, and muted terracotta because these partners soften its cool blue-green cast and add contrast without making the overall palette feel overly bright or corporate.
Where does #1c7fb8 work best in a design?
Its cool, moderately muted character makes #1c7fb8 effective for navigation, security dashboards, healthcare portals, and financial interfaces, especially as a supporting color or action tone rather than a full-page background.
Is #1c7fb8 readable on white or black?
#1c7fb8 has a 4.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.77:1 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.