#1A479C Hex Color
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#1a479c is a dark, cool blue with strong saturation and a slightly muted, shady finish. Its depth suggests seriousness, control, and reliability, making it effective for finance, security, technology, government, or healthcare branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text; the hex code #1a479c provides about 8.7:1 contrast for clear small body text.
Questions about #1a479c
What is #1a479c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a479c is rgb(26, 71, 156), in HSL hsl(219, 71%, 36%) and in CMYK 83%, 54%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #1a479c?
#1a479c pairs well with white for sharp contrast, while burgundy or warm gray adds depth without making a palette feel overly bright or playful in brand systems and interface layouts. Pale blue and cool neutrals also support its serious, dependable character.
Is #1a479c readable on white or black?
#1a479c has a 8.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.