#1A2442 Hex Color
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Darker than a standard navy, #1a2442 sits close to ink with a muted, ashy edge. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a serious, understated feel, which suits dark mode backgrounds, finance branding, and formal layouts. The hex code #1a2442 works best as a dominant base, and it looks richer against burgundy or burnt orange than against plain gray. White text clears WCAG AA easily on top of it.
Questions about #1a2442
What is #1a2442 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a2442 is rgb(26, 36, 66), in HSL hsl(225, 43%, 18%) and in CMYK 61%, 45%, 0%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #1a2442?
#1a2442 pairs well with warm accents like burgundy, burnt orange, or brass, which bring out its cool undertone. Muted sage and soft cream also work for calmer palettes.
Is #1a2442 a warm or cool color?
#1a2442 reads cool. Its low saturation and very dark lightness keep it subdued and ashy, so it feels calm and controlled rather than bright or energetic.
Is #1a2442 readable on white or black?
#1a2442 has a 15.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.