#1A3F5D Hex Color
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Dark and ashy, this navy carries almost no saturation, which gives it a reserved, serious feel. The hex code #1a3f5d works best as a dominant base in corporate, security, and nautical design, and it looks richer against burnt sienna or soft brass than against plain white. White text reads clearly on top at roughly 11:1 contrast.
Questions about #1a3f5d
What is #1a3f5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a3f5d is rgb(26, 63, 93), in HSL hsl(207, 56%, 23%) and in CMYK 72%, 32%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #1a3f5d?
Warm, earthy tones like burnt sienna and soft brass lift its ashiness, while cool grays and pale blues keep palettes calm. Avoid pairing it with muddy olive tones, which drag it toward dull. Bright accents work in small doses only.
Is #1a3f5d readable on white or black?
#1a3f5d has a 10.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.