#197ABB Color Information

Hex color code: #197ABB

The hex color #197ABB is a bold blue with RGB values of (25, 122, 187) and HSL of (204°, 76%, 42%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameSteel Blue
HEX
#197ABB
RGB
25, 122, 187
HSL
204°, 76%, 42%
CMYK
87%, 35%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #197ABB;
background-color: #197ABB;
border-color: #197ABB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #197ABB;
border: 2px solid #197ABB;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#197ABB]
text-[#197ABB]
border-[#197ABB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_197ABB]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #197ABB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #197ABB; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #197ABB; 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 #197ABB; background-color: #197ABB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #197ABB20; border-left: 4px solid #197ABB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #197ABB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #197ABB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

25, 122, 187

Red: 25 / Green: 122 / Blue: 187

HSL

204°, 76%, 42%

Hue: 204° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

87%, 35%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 87% / Magenta: 35% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #197ABB?

#197ABB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #197ABB to RGB:

rgb(25, 122, 187)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #197ABB to HSL:

hsl(204, 76%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #197ABB to CMYK:

cmyk(87%, 35%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking blue tone, #197ABB has RGB (25, 122, 187) and HSL (204°, 76%, 42%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #197ABB is #BC5B1A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #1ABCAC.

Use #197ABB in CSS: color: #197ABB or background-color: #197ABB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #197ABB

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.54:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #197ABB?

#197ABB is a striking blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #197ABB?

#197ABB in RGB is (25, 122, 187) - 25 red, 122 green, and 187 blue.

How to use #197ABB in CSS?

Use #197ABB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #197ABB?

#BC5B1A (complementary), #1ABCAC (analogous), and #114F79 (lighter shade) work well with #197ABB.