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#1471EB color code is #1471EB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1471eb.

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#1471EB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1471EB is 0.1796. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.57:1 against white and 4.59:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1471EB on white4.57:1AA
The quick brown fox
#1471EB on black4.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #1471EB4.57:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #1471EB4.59:1AA

#1471EB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1471EB?+
The hex code for #1471EB is #1471EB. In RGB it's rgb(20, 113, 235), and in HSL it's hsl(214, 84%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #1471EB?+
#1471EB in RGB is (20, 113, 235). Written in CSS: rgb(20, 113, 235).
What is the CMYK value of #1471EB?+
#1471EB converts to CMYK(91%, 52%, 0%, 8%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1471EB.
Is #1471eb a warm or cool color?+
#1471EB (#1471EB) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 214° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1471eb belong to?+
#1471EB belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 214°, 84%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #1471eb accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1471EB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.57:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #1471eb?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1471EB (#1471EB) is 4527 C Rainbow Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1471EB in design

Practical guidance for using #1471eb (#1471EB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#1471EB is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.6:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1471EB (#1471EB) 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

#1471EB 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

#1471EB 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 #1471EB

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #1471eb (#1471EB). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Facebook#1877F2 · Facebook BlueApple#0071E3 · Apple Blue