#1A408F Hex Color
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This deep, saturated blue carries an authoritative weight, often favored for corporate branding and government interfaces. As a hex code, #1a408f offers strong accessibility, providing a 9.7:1 contrast ratio with white text that keeps small body type sharp and legible. It functions best as a dominant base color, though it can feel overwhelming if not balanced by lighter, neutral accents in your UI design.
Questions about #1a408f
What is #1a408f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a408f is rgb(26, 64, 143), in HSL hsl(221, 69%, 33%) and in CMYK 82%, 55%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #1a408f in a UI?
Because #1a408f carries significant weight, it is best balanced by lighter, neutral accents like off-white or a very soft cool gray. These combinations ensure the blue remains the dominant anchor without overwhelming the user interface.
Is #1a408f readable on white or black?
#1a408f has a 9.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.