#1A5770 Hex Color
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#1a5770 is a dark, muted blue with cool green-gray undertones. Its low saturation and heavy depth create a serious, dependable mood suited to finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 8.0:1 contrast, or pair it with warm brass for restrained contrast. The hex code is #1a5770.
Questions about #1a5770
What is #1a5770 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a5770 is rgb(26, 87, 112), in HSL hsl(197, 62%, 27%) and in CMYK 77%, 22%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #1a5770?
#1a5770 pairs well with warm brass, muted cream, and pale blue-gray because their lighter or warmer values prevent its cool depth from feeling heavy. Use brass sparingly for emphasis, while cream supports readable layouts and calm editorial palettes.
Is #1a5770 readable on white or black?
#1a5770 has a 7.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.