#1A2B5B Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #1a2b5b is a navy blue that reads serious and steady. Its low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for finance, tech, and law branding, and white text passes contrast at about 13.6:1. Pair it with burgundy or muted gold for a richer palette. For a near-black alternative, see what colors make black.
Questions about #1a2b5b
What is #1a2b5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a2b5b is rgb(26, 43, 91), in HSL hsl(224, 56%, 23%) and in CMYK 71%, 53%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #1a2b5b?
Burgundy and muted gold both bring warmth out of #1a2b5b, while dusty rose or slate gray keep it subdued. Avoid bright oranges nearby, since they fight its muted character rather than balance it.
What mood does #1a2b5b convey?
The shade communicates trust, authority, and stability, which explains its popularity in finance, law, and government design. Its dim, unsaturated character adds a quiet, moody edge that brighter blues lack.
Is #1a2b5b readable on white or black?
#1a2b5b has a 13.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 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.