#1FA1D6 Hex Color

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This unsaturated mid-tone blue carries a cool, technical edge suitable for corporate branding and data interfaces. The hex code #1fa1d6 offers high contrast against black text, making it a reliable choice for functional UI elements. Because it leans towards a sterile, professional aesthetic, it pairs well with slate grays rather than softer pastels. Use it as an accent to ground modern, information-heavy web layouts.

Questions about #1fa1d6

What is #1fa1d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1fa1d6 is rgb(31, 161, 214), in HSL hsl(197, 75%, 48%) and in CMYK 86%, 25%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #1fa1d6 for corporate branding?
#1fa1d6 works effectively when paired with slate or charcoal tones, which provide the necessary weight to ground its sterile, technical quality. Avoid high-contrast warm colors that may clash with its cool, business-focused aesthetic.
Is #1fa1d6 suitable for UI text on light backgrounds?
#1fa1d6 may struggle with readability on very light or white backgrounds depending on the font weight used. You should verify the contrast ratio against your specific background color to ensure it meets web accessibility standards.
Is #1fa1d6 readable on white or black?
#1fa1d6 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.12:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.