#1528A3 Hex Color
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#1528a3 is a dark, highly saturated blue with a cool violet cast and strong visual weight. Its serious, controlled character suits finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or pair it with burgundy for a richer palette. White text reaches about 11.3:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #1528a3
What is #1528a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1528a3 is rgb(21, 40, 163), in HSL hsl(232, 77%, 36%) and in CMYK 87%, 75%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #1528a3?
#1528a3 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, burgundy for a richer scheme, and pale cool neutrals for balance, while lighter blues create a controlled monochromatic palette in interfaces and brand layouts.
Is #1528a3 a warm or cool color?
#1528a3 reads as a cool blue because its strong blue base shifts slightly toward violet rather than red or yellow. That cool cast gives it a controlled, serious feel in large backgrounds and structured interface elements.
Is #1528a3 readable on white or black?
#1528a3 has a 11.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.