#1B2843 Hex Color
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Reach for #1b2843 when a dark interface or corporate layout needs a navy base with weight. This muted, inky blue works best as a dominant background or 60% base, and white text clears WCAG AA on it at 14.7:1 contrast. It reads richer next to burgundy or muted gold than next to plain white, where it can look flat. The hex code #1b2843 stays cool, dusty, and serious.
Questions about #1b2843
What is #1b2843 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b2843 is rgb(27, 40, 67), in HSL hsl(221, 43%, 18%) and in CMYK 60%, 40%, 0%, 74%.
What text color works best on #1b2843?
White text reads most clearly on #1b2843, hitting about 14.7:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text. Light grays and pale blues also work, but keep them bright enough to stay legible.
What colors pair well with #1b2843?
Burgundy and muted gold bring out the richness in #1b2843, while dusty slate tones keep a palette subdued. Use it as a 60% base and let warmer accents carry the 10% role.
Is #1b2843 readable on white or black?
#1b2843 has a 14.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.