#1F50BA Hex Color
Deep, saturated blue that means business
Not a soft pastel blue. #1f50ba is a bold, saturated royal blue with a cool, commanding presence that suits finance, tech, and government work. White text passes on it at about 7.2:1 contrast, so it holds small body copy. Pair it with warm amber or gold for balance.
Questions about #1f50ba
What is #1f50ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f50ba is rgb(31, 80, 186), in HSL hsl(221, 71%, 43%) and in CMYK 83%, 57%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #1f50ba?
Warm golds, ambers, and terracotta bring out its richness and keep it from feeling cold. Soft warm grays work for a quieter palette, while crisp white keeps the contrast sharp in interfaces.
Is #1f50ba readable on white or black?
#1f50ba has a 7.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.91:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.