#1B609B Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
With its dark value and moderate saturation, #1b609b is a cool, slightly gray-blue with a subdued finish. It feels serious and dependable, fitting security dashboards, finance brands, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside off-white or muted teal rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text. The hex code is #1b609b.
Questions about #1b609b
What is #1b609b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b609b is rgb(27, 96, 155), in HSL hsl(208, 70%, 36%) and in CMYK 83%, 38%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #1b609b?
#1b609b pairs well with off-white for contrast, muted teal for a coordinated cool palette, or charcoal for grounded accents. These combinations preserve its dependable mood while keeping interfaces from feeling overly saturated or heavy.
Where does #1b609b work best in a design?
#1b609b works well for security dashboards, finance interfaces, government tools, navigation elements, and supporting panels rather than full-page backgrounds. Its dark, subdued blue adds structure and authority while off-white surfaces keep the overall layout readable.
Is #1b609b readable on white or black?
#1b609b has a 6.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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.