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#1E4ACC color code is #1E4ACC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #1e4acc.

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#1E4ACC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #1E4ACC is 0.0953. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.22:1 against white and 2.91:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#1E4ACC on white7.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#1E4ACC on black2.91:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #1E4ACC7.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #1E4ACC2.91:1Fail

#1E4ACC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #1E4ACC?+
The hex code for #1E4ACC is #1E4ACC. In RGB it's rgb(30, 74, 204), and in HSL it's hsl(225, 74%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #1E4ACC?+
#1E4ACC in RGB is (30, 74, 204). Written in CSS: rgb(30, 74, 204).
What is the CMYK value of #1E4ACC?+
#1E4ACC converts to CMYK(85%, 64%, 0%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #1E4ACC.
Is #1e4acc a warm or cool color?+
#1E4ACC (#1E4ACC) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 225° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #1e4acc belong to?+
#1E4ACC belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 225°, 74%, 46% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #1e4acc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#1E4ACC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.22:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #1e4acc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #1E4ACC (#1E4ACC) is 7687 C Ultra Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #1E4ACC in design

Practical guidance for using #1e4acc (#1E4ACC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #1E4ACC (#1E4ACC) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #1e4acc text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #1E4ACC (#1E4ACC) 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

#1E4ACC 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

#1E4ACC 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.