#1A2E41 Hex Color
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Reach for #1a2e41 when a dark interface needs a base that reads steady instead of stark. This muted, dusty blue sits low in saturation, so it feels ashy next to brighter navies. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 13.9:1 contrast. It suits finance and government branding, though it can turn muddy on large surfaces, so pair it with warm accents like burgundy to keep it alive.
Questions about #1a2e41
What is #1a2e41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a2e41 is rgb(26, 46, 65), in HSL hsl(209, 43%, 18%) and in CMYK 60%, 29%, 0%, 75%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1a2e41?
Warm accents like burgundy, terracotta, or dusty gold make #1a2e41 look richer than the usual white pairing. Keep bright hues small and let this shade anchor the palette.
Is #1a2e41 a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #1a2e41 reaches about 13.9:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1, so it holds up behind small body copy in dark interfaces.
Is #1a2e41 readable on white or black?
#1a2e41 has a 13.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.