#1A3073 Hex Color
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#1a3073 is a dark, muted blue with a cool, slightly gray undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, reliable mood suited to finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.3:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for a richer palette. The hex code is #1a3073.
Questions about #1a3073
What is #1a3073 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a3073 is rgb(26, 48, 115), in HSL hsl(225, 63%, 28%) and in CMYK 77%, 58%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #1a3073?
For a balanced palette, #1a3073 pairs with white or soft gray for contrast, pale blue for a restrained scheme, and burgundy when you want a richer, more formal accent color.
Does #1a3073 read as warm or cool?
#1a3073 reads as a cool blue because its dark base carries a slightly gray undertone, giving it a steady, reserved feel rather than the warmth associated with yellow- or red-shifted blues.
Is #1a3073 readable on white or black?
#1a3073 has a 12.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.