#1B3498 Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, this navy leans toward royal blue rather than black. Its depth carries authority, which suits finance dashboards, law enforcement branding, and dark mode interfaces. The hex code #1b3498 reads richer next to warm gold or muted coral than plain white. White text on #1b3498 hits about 10.5:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #1b3498
What is #1b3498 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b3498 is rgb(27, 52, 152), in HSL hsl(228, 70%, 35%) and in CMYK 82%, 66%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #1b3498?
Warm gold, muted coral, and burgundy flatter #1b3498 better than the usual white and gray pairing. The warmth keeps its dark blue base from reading flat.
Is #1b3498 readable on white or black?
#1b3498 has a 10.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.99:1 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.