Codes & values
- Color Name
Link Blue - Color ID
KDF-C-01920728 - HEX
#1D4ED8 - RGB
rgb(29, 78, 216) - RGBA
rgba(29, 78, 216, 1) - HSL
hsl(224, 76%, 48%) - HSLA
hsla(224, 76%, 48%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(224, 87%, 85%) - CMYK
cmyk(87%, 64%, 0%, 15%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Link Blue?
- #1D4ED8
- What is Link Blue RGB?
- rgb(29, 78, 216)
- What is Link Blue HSL?
- hsl(224, 76%, 48%)
- What is Link Blue CMYK?
- cmyk(87%, 64%, 0%, 15%)
What is Link Blue?
Link Blue is a curated blue family color at #1D4ED8. It appears in our library with tags for text, web, ui. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Link Blue HEX code
The HEX code for Link Blue is #1D4ED8. Paste it into CSS as color: #1D4ED8; or background-color: #1D4ED8;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (1d4ed8).
Link Blue RGB
Link Blue in RGB is rgb(29, 78, 216) (channels R 29, G 78, B 216). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(29, 78, 216, 1).
Link Blue HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(224, 76%, 48%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(224, 87%, 85%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Link Blue CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Link Blue is cmyk(87%, 64%, 0%, 15%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Link Blue
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #1841B4, #133490, #0F276C, #0A1A48, #050D24. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Link Blue
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #436CDF, #6889E5, #8EA7EC, #B4C4F2, #D9E2F9. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Link Blue
Complementary pairing: #1D4ED8, #D8A71D. Analogous neighbors: #1DACD8, #1D4ED8, #491DD8. Triadic accents: #1D4ED8, #D81D4E, #4ED81D. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Link Blue color combinations
A practical combo: primary #1D4ED8, complementary accent #D8A71D, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #1D4ED8, #D8491D, #ACD81D.
Link Blue in web design
Blue remains the default trust color for SaaS, finance, and health UI. Royal and navy blues anchor headers; sky blues soften backgrounds and links.
Link Blue in branding
Brand blues communicate reliability. Royal blue and navy remain corporate staples; electric blue reads more startup. Contrast vs white is 6.70:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text); vs black 3.13:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Link Blue?
- Link Blue: #1D4ED8.
- What is Link Blue RGB?
- Link Blue: rgb(29, 78, 216).
- What is Link Blue HSL?
- Link Blue: hsl(224, 76%, 48%).
- What is Link Blue CMYK?
- Link Blue: cmyk(87%, 64%, 0%, 15%).
- What colors go with Link Blue?
- Try complementary #1D4ED8, #D8A71D or analogous #1DACD8, #1D4ED8, #491DD8.
- Is Link Blue good for text on white?
- Yes — contrast 6.70:1 meets WCAG AA for normal text.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 6.70:1 (AA body text pass). Contrast vs black: 3.13:1. Complementary swatch: #1D4ED8, #D8A71D.
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