#1C95FF Hex Color
Bright energy in a cool blue
Bright and strongly saturated, #1c95ff is a cool blue with a slight cyan cast and an energetic, highly visible presence. Use it as a supporting accent for calls to action, links, and security or finance interfaces rather than a dominant background. The hex code #1c95ff supports clear black text at about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #1c95ff
What is #1c95ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c95ff is rgb(28, 149, 255), in HSL hsl(208, 100%, 55%) and in CMYK 89%, 42%, 0%, 0%.
Does #1c95ff read as a warm or cool color?
#1c95ff reads as a cool, energetic blue because its hue leans slightly toward cyan, while its strong saturation and bright value give it a highly visible presence suited to accents rather than large background areas.
What colors pair well with #1c95ff?
#1c95ff pairs well with dark neutrals such as charcoal and navy because they temper its brightness, preserve crisp contrast, and give its cyan-leaning blue a grounded, modern setting for interfaces and dashboards. Use lighter tints or muted gray accents for a softer palette.
Where should designers use #1c95ff?
Use #1c95ff for links, buttons, status cues, and security or finance accents when you need attention without making the whole interface feel heavy, especially against restrained neutral surfaces in otherwise calm layouts. Reserve it for smaller areas when a calmer visual hierarchy matters.
Is #1c95ff readable on white or black?
#1c95ff has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.79:1 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.