#1A6088 Hex Color
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#1a6088 is a dark, muted blue with cool green undertones and moderate saturation. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, controlled feel, fitting security, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background with white text; the hex code #1a6088 provides about 6.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #1a6088
What is #1a6088 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a6088 is rgb(26, 96, 136), in HSL hsl(202, 68%, 32%) and in CMYK 81%, 29%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #1a6088?
#1a6088 pairs well with warm off-white, terracotta, and muted copper accents, which offset its cool green undertone without making the palette feel bright and preserve its restrained character in brand and interface palettes. Pale neutrals also create clear, readable surfaces.
Is #1a6088 readable on white or black?
#1a6088 has a 6.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.