#1257CE Color Information

Hex color code: #1257CE

The hex color #1257CE is a dynamic blue with RGB values of (18, 87, 206) and HSL of (218°, 84%, 44%). It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:
Color NameRoyal Blue
HEX
#1257CE
RGB
18, 87, 206
HSL
218°, 84%, 44%
CMYK
91%, 58%, 0%, 19%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #1257CE;
background-color: #1257CE;
border-color: #1257CE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #1257CE;
border: 2px solid #1257CE;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#1257CE]
text-[#1257CE]
border-[#1257CE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_1257CE]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1257CE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #1257CE; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #1257CE; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #1257CE; background-color: #1257CE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #1257CE20; border-left: 4px solid #1257CE; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #1257CE; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #1257CE in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

18, 87, 206

Red: 18 / Green: 87 / Blue: 206

HSL

218°, 84%, 44%

Hue: 218° / Saturation: 84% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

91%, 58%, 0%, 19%

Cyan: 91% / Magenta: 58% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 19%

What color is #1257CE?

#1257CE is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #1257CE to RGB:

rgb(18, 87, 206)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #1257CE to HSL:

hsl(218, 84%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #1257CE to CMYK:

cmyk(91%, 58%, 0%, 19%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid blue tone, #1257CE has RGB (18, 87, 206) and HSL (218°, 84%, 44%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #1257CE is #CE8912, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #12B5CE.

Use #1257CE in CSS: color: #1257CE or background-color: #1257CE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #1257CE

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.28:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1257CE?

#1257CE is a vivid blue color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #1257CE?

#1257CE in RGB is (18, 87, 206) - 18 red, 87 green, and 206 blue.

How to use #1257CE in CSS?

Use #1257CE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #1257CE?

#CE8912 (complementary), #12B5CE (analogous), and #0C3988 (lighter shade) work well with #1257CE.