#1D09B5 Hex Color
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Dark and highly saturated, #1d09b5 is a vivid blue with a slight violet cast and a serious, controlled presence. Its strong depth suits security, finance, technology, and formal branding, especially as a supporting tone or focused accent. White text reads clearly against it at about 11.9:1 contrast, exceeding WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code for this color is #1d09b5.
Questions about #1d09b5
What is #1d09b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d09b5 is rgb(29, 9, 181), in HSL hsl(247, 91%, 37%) and in CMYK 84%, 95%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #1d09b5?
#1d09b5 pairs well with white, pale yellow, soft lavender, and cool gray, which either sharpen its contrast or soften its intense blue-violet character, depending on the balance you want in a layout. Use pale yellow for energy and cool gray for restraint.
How does #1d09b5 affect mood and branding?
#1d09b5 reads as a cool, serious blue-violet because its blue base and slight violet cast combine with high saturation and deep value, giving it a controlled presence rather than a warm, playful one. It suits security, finance, technology, and formal branding.
Is #1d09b5 readable on white or black?
#1d09b5 has a 11.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.