#1856B4
Blue
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About #1856B4 Blue
#1856B4 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 24 red, 86 green, and 180 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 216°, saturation of 76%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #1856B4 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
216°
Hue
76%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #1856B4 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #1856B4 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#1856B4 on White
Contrast Ratio6.93:1
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Aa#1856B4 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.03:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #1856B4 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #1856B4 |
| RGB | rgb(24, 86, 180) |
| HSL | hsl(216, 76%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 24, 86, 180 |
| RGB Percent | 9.4%, 33.7%, 70.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 87%, 52%, 0%, 29% |
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