analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1A71BC — Denim
#1A71BC is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 208° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#1a71bc
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #1A71BC
- f2f8fd
- c8e1f8
- 9fcbf2
- 76b5ec
- 4c9fe7
- 2388e1
- 1a70bc
- 145792
- 0e3f69
- 092640
- 030d16
Color schemes using #1A71BC
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#1A71BC FAQ
What color is #1A71BC?
#1A71BC is a shade of denim in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 76% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1A71BC?
#1A71BC is rgb(26, 113, 188) in RGB, hsl(208, 76%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(86%, 40%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1A71BC?
White text on this background reaches 5.08:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.13:1.
What colors go well with #1A71BC?
Its direct complement is #BC661A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC1A1F and #BCB71A gives you contrast without the vibration.