#1B3765 Hex Color
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#1b3765 is a dark, muted blue with a cool, slightly gray undertone. Its low saturation and lightness give interfaces and branding a serious, secure feel. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 11.8:1 contrast. Burgundy or warm ivory add distinction to formal finance, government, and technology designs. The hex code is #1b3765.
Questions about #1b3765
What is #1b3765 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b3765 is rgb(27, 55, 101), in HSL hsl(217, 58%, 25%) and in CMYK 73%, 46%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #1b3765?
#1b3765 pairs well with warm ivory for a softer formal palette, while burgundy introduces restrained warmth and distinction; pale blue-gray can extend its cool, serious character without adding much visual noise.
Is #1b3765 readable on white or black?
#1b3765 has a 11.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.