#1C8CCC Hex Color
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#1c8ccc is a cool, medium-light blue with muted cyan undertones and a steady, controlled presence. Its reliable character suits security, finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use this blue hex color as a supporting tone with navy or warm gray. The hex code #1c8ccc also provides about 5.7:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #1c8ccc
What is #1c8ccc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c8ccc is rgb(28, 140, 204), in HSL hsl(202, 76%, 45%) and in CMYK 86%, 31%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #1c8ccc?
#1c8ccc pairs well with navy for a deeper, coordinated blue scheme, while warm gray adds balance and keeps its cyan undertone from feeling too cold in brand palettes and digital layouts. White also creates a clean, high-contrast pairing.
Does #1c8ccc read as warm or cool?
#1c8ccc is a cool, medium-light blue because its blue base is softened by muted cyan undertones, giving it a clear, steady appearance rather than the warmth associated with yellow- or red-leaning blues. It suits calm, dependable visual systems.
Is #1c8ccc readable on white or black?
#1c8ccc has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 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.