#1B31BD Hex Color
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Darker and more electric than classic navy, this deep blue carries a violet undertone that keeps it bold despite its low lightness. It reads professional and grounded, which suits finance and tech branding as a dominant base. Pair it with warm amber or burgundy for contrast, and lean on white text for readability. The hex code is #1b31bd.
Questions about #1b31bd
What is #1b31bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b31bd is rgb(27, 49, 189), in HSL hsl(232, 75%, 42%) and in CMYK 86%, 74%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #1b31bd?
Is #1b31bd readable on white or black?
#1b31bd has a 9.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.