#1A4C82 Hex Color
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#1a4c82 is a dark, cool blue with moderate saturation and a slightly muted finish. Its serious, dependable character suits finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use it as a dominant background or interface base, then add warm burgundy for contrast. White text remains highly readable, with about an 8.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #1a4c82.
Questions about #1a4c82
What is #1a4c82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a4c82 is rgb(26, 76, 130), in HSL hsl(211, 67%, 31%) and in CMYK 80%, 42%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #1a4c82?
#1a4c82 pairs well with white, soft gray, muted gold, and warm burgundy, which add contrast without weakening its dependable, professional mood; lighter neutrals keep interfaces clean, while warmer accents bring measured energy to calls to action.
Is #1a4c82 readable on white or black?
#1a4c82 has a 8.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.