#196CBB Color Information

Hex color code: #196CBB

The hex color #196CBB is a bold blue with RGB values of (25, 108, 187) and HSL of (209°, 76%, 42%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#196CBB

RGB

25, 108, 187

HSL

209°, 76%, 42%

CMYK

87%, 42%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #196CBB;
background-color: #196CBB;
border-color: #196CBB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #196CBB;
border: 2px solid #196CBB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#196CBB]
text-[#196CBB]
border-[#196CBB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_196CBB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #196CBB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #196CBB; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #196CBB; 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 #196CBB; background-color: #196CBB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #196CBB20; border-left: 4px solid #196CBB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #196CBB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #196CBB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

25, 108, 187

Red: 25 / Green: 108 / Blue: 187

HSL

209°, 76%, 42%

Hue: 209° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

87%, 42%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 87% / Magenta: 42% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #196CBB?

#196CBB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BC681A

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #196CBB to RGB:

rgb(25, 108, 187)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #196CBB to HSL:

hsl(209, 76%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #196CBB to CMYK:

cmyk(87%, 42%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking blue tone, #196CBB has RGB (25, 108, 187) and HSL (209°, 76%, 42%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #196CBB is #BC681A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #1ABCBA.

Use #196CBB in CSS: color: #196CBB or background-color: #196CBB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #196CBB

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.90:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #196CBB?

#196CBB is a striking blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #196CBB?

#196CBB in RGB is (25, 108, 187) - 25 red, 108 green, and 187 blue.

How to use #196CBB in CSS?

Use #196CBB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #196CBB?

#BC681A (complementary), #1ABCBA (analogous), and #114779 (lighter shade) work well with #196CBB.