#1C2A46 Hex Color
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#1c2a46 is a muted, inky blue that feels authoritative and serious. With high accessibility, this shade works well as a background for dark-mode interfaces, providing enough contrast to make white text perfectly legible. Its dusty quality lacks the punch of a primary blue, which makes it a solid choice for professional or corporate branding. Pair it with soft cream or muted copper for a balanced, modern palette.
Questions about #1c2a46
What is #1c2a46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c2a46 is rgb(28, 42, 70), in HSL hsl(220, 43%, 19%) and in CMYK 60%, 40%, 0%, 73%.
What color palettes work best with #1c2a46?
This muted inky blue pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like cream or metallic accents like muted copper to balance its serious, cool-toned demeanor. Using these contrasting temperatures helps soften the professional edge of #1c2a46 while maintaining visual clarity.
Is #1c2a46 a good choice for text-heavy dark mode backgrounds?
Yes, because #1c2a46 provides significant depth without the harshness of pure black, making it highly accessible for reading. It holds white or light-colored typography clearly, reducing eye strain during extended use in professional dashboards or software interfaces.
Is #1c2a46 readable on white or black?
#1c2a46 has a 14.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.