#1C97BD Hex Color
Crisp and professional cyan with tech appeal
This cool, unsaturated cyan carries a refreshing clarity often found in tech branding and aerospace design. Because #1c97bd provides excellent contrast for black text at a 6.2:1 ratio, it functions reliably for readable UI components. While it serves well as a primary brand color, pair it with soft grays to ground its stimulating energy and avoid an overly clinical appearance in your interface.
Questions about #1c97bd
What is #1c97bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c97bd is rgb(28, 151, 189), in HSL hsl(194, 74%, 43%) and in CMYK 85%, 20%, 0%, 26%.
What makes #1c97bd a good choice for interface design?
#1c97bd provides excellent contrast against black text at a 6.2:1 ratio, ensuring high readability for UI components. Its unsaturated tone maintains a clean, professional aesthetic without straining the eyes during prolonged screen use.
Which colors create a balanced palette when paired with #1c97bd?
Soft grays work best to ground the stimulating energy of #1c97bd without creating an overly clinical feel. You can also experiment with charcoal or slate tones to add depth while keeping the overall design palette balanced and modern.
Is #1c97bd readable on white or black?
#1c97bd has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.21:1 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.