#1A5B74 Hex Color
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This muted, desaturated blue leans toward a dark teal, carrying a serious and professional weight. Because of its darkness and low chroma, #1a5b74 functions best as a base for corporate interfaces or moody branding. It pairs well with warm coral accents to offset the coolness. White text remains perfectly legible over this shade, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI backgrounds.
Questions about #1a5b74
What is #1a5b74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a5b74 is rgb(26, 91, 116), in HSL hsl(197, 63%, 28%) and in CMYK 78%, 22%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #1a5b74 work well for user interface text?
While #1a5b74 provides a stable, muted background, it lacks the contrast needed for body text on dark surfaces. It is best utilized as a branding color or navigation element, pairing effectively with crisp white or light gray typography to maintain readability.
What accent colors complement the professional tone of #1a5b74?
Is #1a5b74 readable on white or black?
#1a5b74 has a 7.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.