#196CE1 Color Information

Hex color code: #196CE1

The hex color #196CE1 is a eye-catching blue with RGB values of (25, 108, 225) and HSL of (215°, 80%, 49%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameRoyal Blue

HEX

#196CE1

RGB

25, 108, 225

HSL

215°, 80%, 49%

CMYK

89%, 52%, 0%, 12%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #196CE1;
background-color: #196CE1;
border-color: #196CE1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #196CE1;
border: 2px solid #196CE1;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#196CE1]
text-[#196CE1]
border-[#196CE1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_196CE1]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #196CE1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #196CE1; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #196CE1; 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 #196CE1; background-color: #196CE115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #196CE120; border-left: 4px solid #196CE1; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #196CE1; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #196CE1 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

25, 108, 225

Red: 25 / Green: 108 / Blue: 225

HSL

215°, 80%, 49%

Hue: 215° / Saturation: 80% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

89%, 52%, 0%, 12%

Cyan: 89% / Magenta: 52% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 12%

What color is #196CE1?

#196CE1 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E18E19

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #196CE1 to RGB:

rgb(25, 108, 225)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #196CE1 to HSL:

hsl(215, 80%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #196CE1 to CMYK:

cmyk(89%, 52%, 0%, 12%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#196CE1 is a vivid blue color with RGB values of 25, 108, 225 and HSL of 215°, 80%, 49%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #196CE1 is #E18E19, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #19D0E1.

Use #196CE1 in CSS: color: #196CE1 or background-color: #196CE1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #196CE1

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.27:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #196CE1?

#196CE1 is a vivid blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #196CE1?

#196CE1 in RGB is (25, 108, 225) - 25 red, 108 green, and 225 blue.

How to use #196CE1 in CSS?

Use #196CE1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #196CE1?

#E18E19 (complementary), #19D0E1 (analogous), and #114B9C (lighter shade) work well with #196CE1.