#1E8CC9 Hex Color
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#1e8cc9 is a balanced, cool blue that feels professional and steady. Its mid-tone weight provides excellent legibility for small body text, as black text passes accessibility standards against it. Designers use this shade in corporate interfaces where reliability matters. Because it avoids the sharp glare of primary blues, it pairs well with neutrals for those mixing gray. The hex code is #1e8cc9.
Questions about #1e8cc9
What is #1e8cc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e8cc9 is rgb(30, 140, 201), in HSL hsl(201, 74%, 45%) and in CMYK 85%, 30%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #1e8cc9?
This shade of blue works best when paired with neutral tones like soft charcoal or warm grays. Because #1e8cc9 avoids the harsh glare of primary blues, it creates a grounded, sophisticated look that remains professional without feeling overly clinical.
Is #1e8cc9 readable on white or black?
#1e8cc9 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.