#1E95B0 Hex Color
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Closer to pool tile than tropical ocean, #1e95b0 is a muted cyan with a soft, dusty finish. Its low saturation keeps it steady rather than loud, which suits tech branding and UI accents. As a supporting tone, it clears the 4.5:1 contrast mark behind black body text. Pair it with coral or warm sand to offset the cool cast.
Questions about #1e95b0
What is #1e95b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e95b0 is rgb(30, 149, 176), in HSL hsl(191, 71%, 40%) and in CMYK 83%, 15%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1e95b0?
Warm earth tones like terracotta or sand offset its cool cast best. For a quieter palette, try charcoal or navy, which deepen the cyan without clashing.
Is #1e95b0 readable on white or black?
#1e95b0 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.98:1 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.