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#1A5ADB color code is #1A5ADB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1a5adb.

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#1A5ADB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1A5ADB is 0.1265. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.95:1 against white and 3.53:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1A5ADB on white5.95:1AA
The quick brown fox
#1A5ADB on black3.53:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #1A5ADB5.95:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #1A5ADB3.53:1AA Large

#1A5ADB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1A5ADB?+
The hex code for #1A5ADB is #1A5ADB. In RGB it's rgb(26, 90, 219), and in HSL it's hsl(220, 79%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #1A5ADB?+
#1A5ADB in RGB is (26, 90, 219). Written in CSS: rgb(26, 90, 219).
What is the CMYK value of #1A5ADB?+
#1A5ADB converts to CMYK(88%, 59%, 0%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1A5ADB.
Is #1a5adb a warm or cool color?+
#1A5ADB (#1A5ADB) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 220° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1a5adb belong to?+
#1A5ADB belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 220°, 79%, 48% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #1a5adb accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1A5ADB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.95:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #1a5adb?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1A5ADB (#1A5ADB) is 4527 C Rainbow Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1A5ADB in design

Practical guidance for using #1a5adb (#1A5ADB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #1A5ADB (#1A5ADB) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #1a5adb text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1A5ADB (#1A5ADB) 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

#1A5ADB 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

#1A5ADB 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.