#1D6CA9 Hex Color
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Close to the blue of denim workwear, #1d6ca9 is a muted, medium blue with a gray undertone. Its low saturation reads steady rather than loud, which suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. White text passes AA on it at about 5.6:1 contrast, so it holds up as a button or header background. Pair it with warm sand or terracotta to soften the corporate feel.
Questions about #1d6ca9
What is #1d6ca9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d6ca9 is rgb(29, 108, 169), in HSL hsl(206, 71%, 39%) and in CMYK 83%, 36%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1d6ca9?
#1d6ca9 pairs well with warm sand, terracotta, and charcoal, which balance its cool, grayed character. Avoid bright cyans and saturated reds, since they compete with its muted tone.
Is #1d6ca9 readable on white or black?
#1d6ca9 has a 5.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.