#1B3340 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #1b3340 is a blue-gray with low saturation and a shadowed, slightly green undertone. Its restrained depth suggests seriousness, security, and reliability, making it effective for dark-mode interfaces, finance, technology, or government branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 13.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #1b3340.
Questions about #1b3340
What is #1b3340 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b3340 is rgb(27, 51, 64), in HSL hsl(201, 41%, 18%) and in CMYK 58%, 20%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #1b3340?
#1b3340 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted terracotta, pale blue, and soft gold, which balance its cool, shadowed depth while preserving a calm, professional palette for interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts.
Does #1b3340 look warm or cool?
#1b3340 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue base and slight green undertone outweigh any warmth, while its low saturation keeps the result restrained, serious, and more subdued than a brighter blue.
Is #1b3340 readable on white or black?
#1b3340 has a 13.17:1 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.