#1A2138 Hex Color
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#1a2138 is a dark, muted blue with a dusky, slightly violet undertone. Its low saturation and matte depth create a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, security, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 15.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #1a2138.
Questions about #1a2138
What is #1a2138 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a2138 is rgb(26, 33, 56), in HSL hsl(226, 37%, 16%) and in CMYK 54%, 41%, 0%, 78%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1a2138?
Use #1a2138 as a dominant dark background with white text, then add restrained accents such as burgundy or muted sage for warmth without losing its serious, low-saturation character. This keeps the palette controlled while giving key elements enough separation.
Is #1a2138 readable on white or black?
#1a2138 has a 15.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.