#1B2A49 Hex Color
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Navy at its most muted. #1b2a49 is a dark, grayish blue with barely any saturation, so it reads steady rather than showy. It works best as a dominant base in corporate or finance layouts, and it flatters burgundy far more than the usual camel pairing. White text on the hex code hits about 14.2:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #1b2a49
What is #1b2a49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b2a49 is rgb(27, 42, 73), in HSL hsl(220, 46%, 20%) and in CMYK 63%, 42%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #1b2a49?
Burgundy makes #1b2a49 look richer than the usual camel or gray pairings, and warm brass accents add contrast without breaking its formal feel. For softer palettes, dusty rose or muted sage work well.
Is #1b2a49 readable on white or black?
#1b2a49 has a 14.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.