#1B3249 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue carries a serious weight that makes it ideal for professional UI designs and corporate branding. Because it is quite dark, the hex code #1b3249 functions best as a stable background or a moody footer. White text provides excellent 13.1:1 contrast against this shade, ensuring readability for body copy while maintaining a clean, authoritative look.
Questions about #1b3249
What is #1b3249 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b3249 is rgb(27, 50, 73), in HSL hsl(210, 46%, 20%) and in CMYK 63%, 32%, 0%, 71%.
Where should I use #1b3249 in a design?
#1b3249 functions best as a stable background or a moody footer for professional interfaces. Because it is a very dark, serious tone, it grounds a layout, especially when paired with crisp white text to ensure readability and high contrast.
What colors pair well with #1b3249?
Is #1b3249 readable on white or black?
#1b3249 has a 13.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.