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#1530E0 color code is #1530E0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1530e0.

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#1530E0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1530E0 is 0.0766. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.30:1 against white and 2.53:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1530E0 on white8.30:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#1530E0 on black2.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #1530E08.30:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #1530E02.53:1Fail

#1530E0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1530E0?+
The hex code for #1530E0 is #1530E0. In RGB it's rgb(21, 48, 224), and in HSL it's hsl(232, 83%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #1530E0?+
#1530E0 in RGB is (21, 48, 224). Written in CSS: rgb(21, 48, 224).
What is the CMYK value of #1530E0?+
#1530E0 converts to CMYK(91%, 79%, 0%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1530E0.
Is #1530e0 a warm or cool color?+
#1530E0 (#1530E0) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 232° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1530e0 belong to?+
#1530E0 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 232°, 83%, 48% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #1530e0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1530E0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.3:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #1530e0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1530E0 (#1530E0) is 4055 C Neon Periwinkle, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1530E0 in design

Practical guidance for using #1530e0 (#1530E0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #1530E0 (#1530E0) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #1530e0 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1530E0 (#1530E0) 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

#1530E0 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

#1530E0 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.