#1C1F4A Hex Color
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This dark, muted indigo carries a heavy, serious weight, making it a reliable base for professional or corporate design. Because of its low saturation, it feels more grounded than standard navy. Pair it with crisp white text to achieve a high-contrast ratio of 15.6:1 for optimal readability. The hex code for this color is #1c1f4a.
Questions about #1c1f4a
What is #1c1f4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1f4a is rgb(28, 31, 74), in HSL hsl(236, 45%, 20%) and in CMYK 62%, 58%, 0%, 71%.
Why is #1c1f4a a good choice for professional branding?
This shade functions as a grounded, reliable alternative to traditional navy because its low saturation minimizes visual noise. It projects authority and stability, making it ideal for corporate interfaces where you need a strong, readable dark background.
Is #1c1f4a readable on white or black?
#1c1f4a has a 15.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 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.