#1B253C Hex Color
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The hex code for this moody, inky blue is #1b253c. This shade is highly desaturated and acts as a stable foundation for dark-mode interfaces in finance or technology. With a 15.3:1 contrast ratio, it maintains excellent readability with white text, even for small body copy. Use it as a dominant background, but keep accent colors bright to prevent the palette from feeling too dusty or dim.
Questions about #1b253c
What is #1b253c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b253c is rgb(27, 37, 60), in HSL hsl(222, 38%, 17%) and in CMYK 55%, 38%, 0%, 76%.
What design styles work best with #1b253c?
Because #1b253c is a highly desaturated, inky blue, it provides a grounded, professional atmosphere that pairs perfectly with crisp white text or metallic silver accents. It excels in corporate tech or financial dashboards where authority and clarity are required.
Is #1b253c suitable for body text backgrounds?
Yes, #1b253c offers a 15.3:1 contrast ratio against standard white text, making it an excellent choice for accessibility-focused dark-mode designs. It reduces eye strain better than pure black backgrounds, providing a soft but high-contrast reading experience for users.
Is #1b253c readable on white or black?
#1b253c has a 15.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.