#1D5CE2 Hex Color
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#1d5ce2 is a saturated, electric blue with a cool edge. Its high chroma and mid-dark lightness give it energy without losing a sense of trust, which suits calls to action, links, and tech or finance branding. It works best as an accent in a 60/30/10 split, since a full background can overwhelm. White text reads clearly on it at about 5.7:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy.
Questions about #1d5ce2
What is #1d5ce2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d5ce2 is rgb(29, 92, 226), in HSL hsl(221, 77%, 50%) and in CMYK 87%, 59%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #1d5ce2?
#1d5ce2 pairs well with warm neutrals like sand or terracotta, which temper its intensity, and with charcoal for a crisp, tech-forward palette. Avoid placing it next to muted blues, where it can look garish.
Is #1d5ce2 readable on white or black?
#1d5ce2 has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.