Bright Cobalt is a medium, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #1942E6, which equals rgb(25, 66, 230) in RGB and hsl(228, 80%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C89 M71 Y0 K10, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#1942E6 - RGB
25, 66, 230 - HSL
228°, 80%, 50% - CMYK
89, 71, 0, 10 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Bright Cobalt
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.09:1. Its complementary color is #E6BD1A.
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Bright Cobalt color codes
| HEX | #1942E6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(25, 66, 230) |
| HSL | hsl(228, 80%, 50%) |
| HSV | 228°, 89%, 90% |
| CMYK | 89%, 71%, 0%, 10% |
| Decimal | 1655526 |
Shades and tints of Bright Cobalt
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D9E0FB - 100
#B2C0F7 - 200
#8CA1F3 - 300
#6681EE - 400
#3F62EA - 500
#1942E6 - 600
#1537C0 - 700
#112C99 - 800
#0D2173 - 900
#08164D - 950
#040B26
Color harmonies for Bright Cobalt
- Complementary
#E6BD1A≈ Bright Marigold - Analogous −30°
#1AA8E6≈ Bright Capri - Analogous +30°
#571AE6≈ Bright Iris - Triadic +120°
#E61A42≈ Bright Crimson - Triadic +240°
#42E61A≈ Bright Clover - Split 150°
#E6571A≈ Bright Cinnabar - Split 210°
#A8E61A≈ Bright Chartreuse
Contrast and accessibility of Bright Cobalt
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Bright Cobalt | Aa | 7.09:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Bright Cobalt | Aa | 2.96:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Bright Cobalt
background-color: #1942E6;color: #1942E6;background-color: rgb(25, 66, 230);background-color: hsl(228, 80%, 50%);:root { --color-bright-cobalt: #1942E6; }class="bg-[#1942E6]"Colors similar to Bright Cobalt
- Bright Royal
#192EE6 - Bright Sapphire
#1957E6 - Medium Dark Sapphire
#0040D6 - Medium Light Royal
#293EFF - Medium Light Bright Blue
#3E3EEA - Soft Royal
#3342CC - Pure Sapphire
#004CFF - Medium Light Cobalt
#2954FF - Medium Dark Cornflower
#0056D6 - Medium Light Bright Royal
#3E4FEA - Pure Cobalt
#0033FF - Medium Dark Cobalt
#002BD6
More blue shades
- Palest Cobalt
#CCD6FF - Darkest Bright Cobalt
#050D2E - Very Dark Bright Cobalt
#091853 - Dark Bright Cobalt
#0D2277 - Deep Bright Cobalt
#112D9C - Medium Dark Bright Cobalt
#1538C1 - Medium Light Bright Cobalt
#3E60EA - Light Bright Cobalt
#637FEE - Pale Bright Cobalt
#889DF2 - Very Pale Bright Cobalt
#ACBBF6 - Palest Bright Cobalt
#D1D9FA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Bright Cobalt?
The HEX code for Bright Cobalt is #1942E6.
What is the RGB value of Bright Cobalt?
Bright Cobalt has an RGB value of 25, 66, 230 (rgb(25, 66, 230)). In HSL it is 228°, 80%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Bright Cobalt?
Use white text on Bright Cobalt. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.09:1 and black text has 2.96:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Bright Cobalt?
The complementary color of Bright Cobalt is #E6BD1A. Analogous colors #1AA8E6 and #571AE6 also pair well.