#1D5BB7 Hex Color
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This bold, saturated blue works well for corporate branding and UI highlights. Because it offers a 6.5:1 contrast ratio against white text, it maintains excellent readability even for small body copy. Use it as a primary accent for buttons or tech interfaces. If you need a more muted palette, learn about mixing gray to soften the intensity. The hex code for this color is #1d5bb7.
Questions about #1d5bb7
What is #1d5bb7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d5bb7 is rgb(29, 91, 183), in HSL hsl(216, 73%, 42%) and in CMYK 84%, 50%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #1d5bb7 for corporate interfaces?
Pair #1d5bb7 with a clean charcoal for text to maintain professional depth without the harshness of pure black. To soften the overall intensity, use it alongside neutral light-gray backgrounds to keep your interface clean, modern, and easy on the eyes.
Is #1d5bb7 readable on white or black?
#1d5bb7 has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.