#1C2E82 Hex Color
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Dark and strongly saturated, #1c2e82 is a cool blue with a slight violet undertone. Its serious, controlled mood suits finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or formal base, then add warm burgundy for contrast. The hex code #1c2e82 also supports white body text at about 11.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #1c2e82
What is #1c2e82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c2e82 is rgb(28, 46, 130), in HSL hsl(229, 65%, 31%) and in CMYK 78%, 65%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #1c2e82 in a formal palette?
#1c2e82 pairs well with burgundy, muted brass, and soft gray because warm or softened accents keep its saturated blue from feeling flat. Use burgundy for emphasis, brass for small highlights, and pale gray for readable supporting surfaces.
Is #1c2e82 readable on white or black?
#1c2e82 has a 11.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.76:1 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.