#1B375B Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#1b375b is a dim, ashy navy hex code that reads serious without going black. Its low saturation suits dark mode backgrounds, finance, and government design. White text hits about 12:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. It pairs richer with burgundy than with the usual neutrals.
Questions about #1b375b
What is #1b375b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b375b is rgb(27, 55, 91), in HSL hsl(214, 54%, 23%) and in CMYK 70%, 40%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #1b375b?
Burgundy, muted copper, and warm mustard all flatter #1b375b better than standard camel or gray. Its gray undertone keeps those pairings grounded, especially in print and editorial layouts.
Is #1b375b readable on white or black?
#1b375b 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.