#1A4D76 Hex Color
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#1a4d76 is a deep, muted blue with cool gray undertones. Its dark value creates a serious, dependable mood suited to finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 8.9:1 contrast. The hex code #1a4d76 also pairs well with burgundy and soft gray.
Questions about #1a4d76
What is #1a4d76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a4d76 is rgb(26, 77, 118), in HSL hsl(207, 64%, 28%) and in CMYK 78%, 35%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #1a4d76?
Burgundy and soft gray pair well with #1a4d76, balancing its cool, serious blue with restrained warmth and neutral contrast, while white keeps the palette clear and offers strong readability when the shade serves as a dark background.
Does #1a4d76 work with white text?
Yes, #1a4d76 works well with white text because its dark value creates strong light-dark separation; the provided contrast is about 8.9:1, exceeding WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text.
Is #1a4d76 readable on white or black?
#1a4d76 has a 8.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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.