#1B5D77 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #1b5d77 is a cool blue with subtle green-gray undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable feel without the harshness of near-black navy. Use it as a dominant background for finance, technology, or security designs, then add white type for about 7.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #1b5d77.
Questions about #1b5d77
What is #1b5d77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b5d77 is rgb(27, 93, 119), in HSL hsl(197, 63%, 29%) and in CMYK 77%, 22%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1b5d77?
Pair #1b5d77 with white, soft off-white, or pale warm neutrals for contrast, and use charcoal sparingly for supporting text or borders; muted terracotta accents can add warmth without overwhelming its cool blue base.
Where does #1b5d77 work well?
Use #1b5d77 as a dominant background for finance, technology, cybersecurity, dashboards, and other interfaces that need a serious, dependable mood; pair it with generous spacing and light text to keep the layout from feeling heavy.
Is #1b5d77 readable on white or black?
#1b5d77 has a 7.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 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.