#1D6ECF Hex Color
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A saturated, cool blue, #1d6ecf has strong brightness and a clean, energetic presence. The hex code #1d6ecf works well for calls to action, links, security interfaces, and finance or technology branding. Use it as a focused accent against warm white or charcoal rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #1d6ecf
What is #1d6ecf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d6ecf is rgb(29, 110, 207), in HSL hsl(213, 75%, 46%) and in CMYK 86%, 47%, 0%, 19%.
Which colors pair well with #1d6ecf?
#1d6ecf pairs well with warm white and charcoal, which let its saturated blue stand out without competing for attention in buttons, links, icons, and other focused interface elements on screen. Keep the blue as an accent instead of using it across a full-page background.
Does #1d6ecf read as a warm or cool color?
#1d6ecf reads as a cool blue because its hue leans toward cyan rather than purple, giving it a crisp, energetic feel in interfaces and visual systems that need a clear, focused accent. That cool bias makes it feel clear and active rather than soft or earthy.
Is #1d6ecf readable on white or black?
#1d6ecf has a 5.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.18:1 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.