#1C9BDA Hex Color
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This cool, medium-saturation blue projects stability and clear authority. Because it offers high readability with black text at a 6.8:1 ratio, #1c9bda functions well as a primary color for accessible UI design. It feels professional for finance and security interfaces where credibility is required. Use this hex code as a base color for branding or call-to-action buttons to maintain a clean, secure aesthetic.
Questions about #1c9bda
What is #1c9bda in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c9bda is rgb(28, 155, 218), in HSL hsl(200, 77%, 48%) and in CMYK 87%, 29%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
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Is #1c9bda readable on white or black?
#1c9bda has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 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.