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#1B5998 color code is #1B5998. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1b5998.

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#1B5998 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1B5998 is 0.0964. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.17:1 against white and 2.93:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1B5998 on white7.17:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#1B5998 on black2.93:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #1B59987.17:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #1B59982.93:1Fail

#1B5998 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1B5998?+
The hex code for #1B5998 is #1B5998. In RGB it's rgb(27, 89, 152), and in HSL it's hsl(210, 70%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #1B5998?+
#1B5998 in RGB is (27, 89, 152). Written in CSS: rgb(27, 89, 152).
What is the CMYK value of #1B5998?+
#1B5998 converts to CMYK(82%, 41%, 0%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1B5998.
Is #1b5998 a warm or cool color?+
#1B5998 (#1B5998) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 210° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1b5998 belong to?+
#1B5998 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 210°, 70%, 35% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #1b5998 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1B5998 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.17:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #1b5998?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1B5998 (#1B5998) is 7683 C Marine Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1B5998 in design

Practical guidance for using #1b5998 (#1B5998) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #1B5998 (#1B5998) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #1b5998 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1B5998 (#1B5998) 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

#1B5998 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

#1B5998 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 #1B5998

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #1b5998 (#1B5998). Click through for the full brand color guide.

IKEA#0058A3 · IKEA Blue