#1A5A75 Hex Color
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The hex code #1a5a75 is a dark, muted blue with cool green undertones and low saturation. Its dusty depth suggests seriousness, reliability, and control, making it useful for finance, technology, government, and security interfaces. Use it as a dominant background or strong supporting tone; white text reaches about 7.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #1a5a75
What is #1a5a75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a5a75 is rgb(26, 90, 117), in HSL hsl(198, 64%, 28%) and in CMYK 78%, 23%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #1a5a75?
Pair #1a5a75 with warm off-white, burgundy, or muted copper to soften its cool, serious base without losing contrast. Pale gray text and restrained aqua accents can create a focused, technical palette.
Does #1a5a75 read as warm or cool?
#1a5a75 reads cool because its dark blue base carries a subtle green undertone, while its low saturation keeps the effect dusty and restrained. That balance supports serious branding without the sharpness of a vivid blue.
Is #1a5a75 readable on white or black?
#1a5a75 has a 7.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.