#1C2A75 Hex Color
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This dim, saturated blue carries a serious weight that fits corporate and tech interfaces. Because it is quite dark, use it as a dominant background to ground a layout. White text provides excellent contrast against this shade, ensuring readability for small body copy. Pair #1c2a75 with muted gold or crisp cream accents to lift its cool, somber character. The hex code for this color is #1c2a75.
Questions about #1c2a75
What is #1c2a75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c2a75 is rgb(28, 42, 117), in HSL hsl(231, 61%, 28%) and in CMYK 76%, 64%, 0%, 54%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #1c2a75 for a balanced palette?
Pair #1c2a75 with muted golds or crisp creams to successfully lift its somber, cool character. These lighter, warmer accents prevent the deep blue from feeling too heavy while maintaining a sophisticated, high-contrast professional aesthetic for your interface designs.
Is #1c2a75 suitable for text-heavy corporate interfaces?
Yes, #1c2a75 works well as a dominant background color because it provides excellent contrast for white text. Its serious, saturated nature keeps the design grounded and legible, making it a reliable choice for tech branding or professional dashboard layouts.
Is #1c2a75 readable on white or black?
#1c2a75 has a 12.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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.