#1A2C63 Hex Color
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#1a2c63 is a deep, muted blue with a cool cast and low lightness. Its matte character gives interfaces, finance brands, and formal layouts a serious, dependable feel. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which achieves about 13.3:1 contrast. The hex code #1a2c63 also pairs well with burgundy and muted gray.
Questions about #1a2c63
What is #1a2c63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a2c63 is rgb(26, 44, 99), in HSL hsl(225, 58%, 25%) and in CMYK 74%, 56%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #1a2c63?
#1a2c63 pairs well with burgundy and muted gray because their restrained tones complement its cool, serious character without competing for attention; white creates sharper contrast, while softer gray supports calm, formal interfaces.
Does #1a2c63 read as warm or cool?
#1a2c63 reads as a cool blue because its deep blue base has a restrained, low-lightness appearance rather than warm red or yellow undertones. That makes it feel dependable and composed in formal layouts.
Is #1a2c63 readable on white or black?
#1a2c63 has a 13.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.