#1F79B3 Hex Color
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The hex code #1f79b3 produces a moderately muted, cool blue with a slight green undertone. Its medium lightness feels steady and controlled rather than vivid, supporting trust-focused designs in finance, healthcare, and technology. Use it as a supporting tone beside white or warm gray. White text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, suitable for small body text.
Questions about #1f79b3
What is #1f79b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f79b3 is rgb(31, 121, 179), in HSL hsl(204, 70%, 41%) and in CMYK 83%, 32%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #1f79b3?
Pair #1f79b3 with white or warm gray for clean contrast, or charcoal for a quieter, more grounded palette. Its cool blue-green cast also works well with soft neutrals that keep layouts calm.
Is #1f79b3 readable on white or black?
#1f79b3 has a 4.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.44:1 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.