#1B2E7F Hex Color
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Dark and cool, #1b2e7f is a deep navy blue with a slightly violet cast and strong visual weight. This hex code brings seriousness, trust, and control to finance, security, government, and corporate designs. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.0:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for richer formal branding.
Questions about #1b2e7f
What is #1b2e7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b2e7f is rgb(27, 46, 127), in HSL hsl(229, 65%, 30%) and in CMYK 79%, 64%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #1b2e7f?
Burgundy, warm ivory, and muted gold pair well with #1b2e7f, adding warmth and contrast without weakening its formal character; use burgundy for accents, ivory for light surfaces, and muted gold sparingly in premium or institutional branding.
Where does #1b2e7f work best in a design system?
Use #1b2e7f as a dominant background for headers, navigation, dashboards, or security-focused interfaces, especially when the design needs authority, clear hierarchy, and a formal visual anchor behind white labels and controls. Its darkness can feel heavy across an entire interface without lighter supporting surfaces.
Is #1b2e7f readable on white or black?
#1b2e7f has a 12.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.