#1B5879
Blue
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About #1B5879 Blue
#1B5879 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 27 red, 88 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 201°, saturation of 64%, and lightness of 29%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #1B5879 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
201°
Hue
64%
Saturation
29%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #1B5879 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #1B5879 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#1B5879 on White
Contrast Ratio7.72:1
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Aa#1B5879 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.72:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #1B5879 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #1B5879 |
| RGB | rgb(27, 88, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(201, 64%, 29%) |
| RGB Decimal | 27, 88, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 10.6%, 34.5%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 78%, 27%, 0%, 53% |
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