#1A4C6C Hex Color
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This muted, dusky blue carries a sense of weight and authority. Because of its low saturation and dark value, #1a4c6c functions well as a professional, grounded base color for corporate or finance interfaces. It provides excellent legibility for white text, though it can feel overly heavy in large blocks. Pair it with soft cream or warm metallic accents to keep the aesthetic from feeling too cold.
Questions about #1a4c6c
What is #1a4c6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a4c6c is rgb(26, 76, 108), in HSL hsl(203, 61%, 26%) and in CMYK 76%, 30%, 0%, 58%.
How should I pair #1a4c6c in a design layout?
Is #1a4c6c suitable for large blocks of text?
While #1a4c6c offers excellent contrast against white, it can quickly feel overwhelming or heavy when used in large, solid blocks. It is best reserved for UI headers, professional navigation bars, or as a strong accent rather than a primary paragraph color.
Is #1a4c6c readable on white or black?
#1a4c6c has a 9.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.