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#1075A8 color code is #1075A8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1075a8.

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#1075A8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1075A8 is 0.1566. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.08:1 against white and 4.13:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1075A8 on white5.08:1AA
The quick brown fox
#1075A8 on black4.13:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #1075A85.08:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #1075A84.13:1AA Large

#1075A8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1075A8?+
The hex code for #1075A8 is #1075A8. In RGB it's rgb(16, 117, 168), and in HSL it's hsl(200, 83%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #1075A8?+
#1075A8 in RGB is (16, 117, 168). Written in CSS: rgb(16, 117, 168).
What is the CMYK value of #1075A8?+
#1075A8 converts to CMYK(90%, 30%, 0%, 34%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1075A8.
Is #1075a8 a warm or cool color?+
#1075A8 (#1075A8) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 200° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1075a8 belong to?+
#1075A8 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 200°, 83%, 36% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #1075a8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1075A8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.08:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #1075a8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1075A8 (#1075A8) is 308 C Pantone 308 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1075A8 in design

Practical guidance for using #1075a8 (#1075A8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #1075A8 (#1075A8) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #1075a8 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1075A8 (#1075A8) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#1075A8 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#1075A8 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #1075A8

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #1075a8 (#1075A8). Click through for the full brand color guide.

BMW#0166B1 · BMW Blue