#1C8AC9 Hex Color
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Newport Blue is a steady, mid-tone blue that avoids being overly bright or saturated. It projects a professional, secure appearance perfect for corporate identity and UI interfaces. While it offers enough contrast for black text to meet WCAG standards, it pairs best with soft, warm grays to avoid a sterile look. The hex code for this cool, reliable shade is #1c8ac9.
Questions about Newport Blue
What is the hex code for Newport Blue?
Newport Blue is #1c8ac9. In RGB that is rgb(28, 138, 201), in HSL hsl(202, 76%, 45%) and in CMYK 86%, 31%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair best with Newport Blue #1c8ac9?
Newport Blue pairs best with soft, warm grays to avoid appearing overly clinical or sterile in corporate layouts. For higher contrast, consider using charcoal for text elements, as this combination maintains excellent readability while keeping the design feeling modern and secure.
Is Newport Blue readable on white or black?
Newport Blue has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.52:1 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.