#1A517E Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones, #1a517e gives layouts a serious, controlled mood. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, security, or government branding, where it pairs well with burgundy or warm off-white. The hex code #1a517e also works for UI backgrounds, with white text providing strong contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #1a517e
What is #1a517e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a517e is rgb(26, 81, 126), in HSL hsl(207, 66%, 30%) and in CMYK 79%, 36%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #1a517e?
Pair #1a517e with burgundy for restrained contrast, or warm off-white for a softer interface; muted gray and pale blue can support its cool, serious character without competing with the dark base.
Is #1a517e readable on white or black?
#1a517e has a 8.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.