#1D59C1 Hex Color
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Strong and saturated, #1d59c1 is a medium-dark blue with a clean, slightly cool character. Its high chroma brings energy and focus to calls to action, security interfaces, finance branding, and technology accents. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside warm white or burgundy. The hex code #1d59c1 supports white body text at about 6.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA.
Questions about #1d59c1
What is #1d59c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d59c1 is rgb(29, 89, 193), in HSL hsl(218, 74%, 44%) and in CMYK 85%, 54%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #1d59c1?
#1d59c1 pairs well with warm white for a crisp, high-contrast interface, while burgundy creates a rich counterpoint and soft gray keeps supporting panels quiet in layouts and dashboards.
Does #1d59c1 read as a warm or cool blue?
#1d59c1 reads as a cool blue because its hue leans away from yellow and red, the biases that make some blues feel warmer, softer, or more earthy to the eye. Its high saturation adds an energetic, focused quality that works well in interfaces, finance branding, and technology accents.
Is #1d59c1 readable on white or black?
#1d59c1 has a 6.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 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.