#1B2E38 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty blue leans into grey, making it a sophisticated alternative to black for corporate and tech interfaces. It offers a muted tone that feels serious and reliable. Because it provides a 14.1:1 contrast ratio with white, it serves as an excellent choice for high-readability body text backgrounds. Designers often use this color as a primary UI base. The hex code is #1b2e38.
Questions about #1b2e38
What is #1b2e38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b2e38 is rgb(27, 46, 56), in HSL hsl(201, 35%, 16%) and in CMYK 52%, 18%, 0%, 78%.
What design contexts work best with #1b2e38?
Use #1b2e38 as a stable, professional backdrop for dashboards or data-heavy applications where readability is the primary goal. Its high contrast against white text makes it an effective, easier-on-the-eyes substitute for harsh pure black backgrounds.
How does #1b2e38 differ from standard navy?
While #1b2e38 falls into the navy family, it contains significant grey saturation that mutes its vibrancy, creating a desaturated, professional finish. This grey-leaning quality prevents the color from appearing too saturated or childish, making it ideal for corporate tech branding.
Is #1b2e38 readable on white or black?
#1b2e38 has a 14.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.