#1F6E9C Hex Color
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#1f6e9c is a mid-tone blue with muted saturation that keeps it professional rather than playful. This cool, grounded shade feels stable and reliable, making it a standard choice for corporate UI, finance, and security applications. Because it maintains a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against white text, it works well for small body text. Pair it with crisp charcoal grays to create a solid, modern identity.
Questions about #1f6e9c
What is #1f6e9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f6e9c is rgb(31, 110, 156), in HSL hsl(202, 67%, 37%) and in CMYK 80%, 29%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with the #1f6e9c blue?
This shade pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or soft slate grays to maintain a modern, corporate aesthetic. For a more vibrant contrast, consider pairing it with a warm terracotta or soft peach to balance the cool, stable nature of the blue.
Is #1f6e9c readable on white or black?
#1f6e9c has a 5.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.76:1 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.