#1D7BE5 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #1d7be5 is a cool blue with a slight cyan cast and strong visual energy. Use the hex code for calls to action, links, security interfaces, and technology branding rather than large backgrounds. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text. It pairs well with charcoal and warm white.
Questions about #1d7be5
What is #1d7be5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d7be5 is rgb(29, 123, 229), in HSL hsl(212, 79%, 51%) and in CMYK 87%, 46%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #1d7be5 in a palette?
#1d7be5 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and restrained cool neutrals, which balance its saturated cyan-blue energy without competing for attention; these combinations suit calls to action, links, security interfaces, and technology branding.
What text color should you use with #1d7be5?
Black text is the safer choice on #1d7be5, reaching about a 5.0:1 contrast ratio and meeting WCAG AA for normal body text; white text produces lower contrast and should be checked carefully at smaller sizes.
Is #1d7be5 readable on white or black?
#1d7be5 has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.