#1D4ED8 Hex Color
Saturated Blue That Means Business
Reach for this blue when a call to action needs volume without turning red. The hex code #1d4ed8 is a saturated royal blue that reads bold and serious, which is why tech and finance brands lean on it. Pair it with warm amber for contrast, or try mixing blue toward white for usable hover states. White text sits at about 6.7:1 contrast here, so small labels stay readable.
Questions about #1d4ed8
What is #1d4ed8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d4ed8 is rgb(29, 78, 216), in HSL hsl(224, 76%, 48%) and in CMYK 87%, 64%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #1d4ed8?
Warm ambers and burnt orange make the most of #1d4ed8 as a complementary accent, while soft grays and off-whites keep it grounded. Try it with charcoal for a muted, professional palette.
Is #1d4ed8 readable on white or black?
#1d4ed8 has a 6.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.