#1B3D7D Hex Color
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This dark, authoritative blue carries a serious weight suited for corporate branding and professional UI design. It provides excellent legibility for white text, making it a functional choice for high-contrast backgrounds. Avoid pairing it with other dark tones that might get lost, as it performs best when offset by bright, clean accents. The hex code for this shade is #1b3d7d.
Questions about #1b3d7d
What is #1b3d7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b3d7d is rgb(27, 61, 125), in HSL hsl(219, 64%, 30%) and in CMYK 78%, 51%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair best with the deep blue of #1b3d7d?
Is #1b3d7d a good choice for text-heavy corporate websites?
It serves as an excellent foundation for text-heavy UI designs because it offers substantial depth without the harshness of pure black. Ensure your background maintains high contrast to keep the text readable, as this dark blue can feel heavy if the spacing is too tight.
Is #1b3d7d readable on white or black?
#1b3d7d has a 10.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.