#1A6584 Hex Color
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A muted, slate-like blue, #1a6584 carries a serious and industrial character. It offers a solid 6.5:1 contrast ratio with white text, making it a reliable choice for backgrounds in dense, data-heavy interfaces. Pair this tone with soft creams or warm neutrals to offset its cold, professional mood. The hex code for this color is #1a6584.
Questions about #1a6584
What is #1a6584 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a6584 is rgb(26, 101, 132), in HSL hsl(198, 67%, 31%) and in CMYK 80%, 23%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair best with #1a6584?
To ground the cold, serious mood of #1a6584, pair it with soft creams or warm off-white neutrals. Introducing a touch of muted mustard as an accent can provide a necessary visual break from its industrial, slate-like intensity.
Is #1a6584 readable on white or black?
#1a6584 has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.