#1B5F87 Hex Color
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Dark blue with a muted, slate-like cast. The hex code #1b5f87 reads serious and steady, which suits finance dashboards, law enforcement branding, and moody UI backgrounds. It works best as a dominant base, softened by desaturated neutrals like those in what colors make gray. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 6.9:1 contrast. Pair it with burgundy for a richer palette.
Questions about #1b5f87
What is #1b5f87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b5f87 is rgb(27, 95, 135), in HSL hsl(202, 67%, 32%) and in CMYK 80%, 30%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #1b5f87?
Warm, earthy tones like burgundy and terracotta give #1b5f87 depth, while soft sand keeps it approachable. For a colder palette, pair it with pale sky blue and charcoal.
Is #1b5f87 readable on white or black?
#1b5f87 has a 6.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.