#1D5ABD Hex Color
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Strong and saturated, #1d5abd is a cool, medium-dark blue with a clean, slightly cyan cast. Its focused intensity suits technology, finance, security, and government branding, while its weight supports buttons, links, and interface accents. White text reads clearly at about 6.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #1d5abd.
Questions about #1d5abd
What is #1d5abd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d5abd is rgb(29, 90, 189), in HSL hsl(217, 73%, 43%) and in CMYK 85%, 52%, 0%, 26%.
Which colors pair well with #1d5abd?
Warm amber and pale neutrals pair well with #1d5abd, balancing its cool cyan cast without competing with its strong saturation; use amber for small highlights and soft off-white backgrounds for spacious layouts.
Where does #1d5abd work best in a design?
The cool, saturated character of #1d5abd supports focused interfaces, financial dashboards, security tools, and official communications, where its darker value feels dependable while the cyan cast keeps it crisp and contemporary.
Is #1d5abd readable on white or black?
#1d5abd has a 6.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.