#1A252F Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #1a252f is a blue-gray with a matte, almost charcoal finish. Its low lightness and restrained saturation create a serious, controlled mood suited to security, finance, technology, and government design. Use the hex code as a dominant dark-mode background or strong supporting tone; white text reaches about 15.6:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #1a252f
What is #1a252f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a252f is rgb(26, 37, 47), in HSL hsl(209, 29%, 14%) and in CMYK 45%, 21%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #1a252f?
Pair #1a252f with muted burgundy, dusty teal, or warm off-white for contrast without losing its restrained, professional mood, using warmer tones for accents and the pale neutral for text or spacious panels.
Is #1a252f readable on white or black?
#1a252f has a 15.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 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.