#1A2940 Hex Color
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Darker than most navy, #1a2940 is a dim, ashy blue that reads like a night sky just after dusk. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, so it works best as a dominant base for dark mode UI or finance and legal branding. It looks richer beside burgundy or muted gold than beside plain white. White text passes WCAG AA on it with a 14.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #1a2940
What is #1a2940 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a2940 is rgb(26, 41, 64), in HSL hsl(216, 42%, 18%) and in CMYK 59%, 36%, 0%, 75%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1a2940?
#1a2940 pairs well with muted gold, burgundy, and dusty slate tones, which warm up its ashy character. Avoid pale grays and whites as partners, since they can look washed out next to it.
Is #1a2940 a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #1a2940 reaches about 14.6:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1, so it works for small body text in dark mode layouts.
Is #1a2940 readable on white or black?
#1a2940 has a 14.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.