#1C3999 Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, #1c3999 is a cool blue with a clean, slightly violet undertone. Its serious depth suits finance, technology, government, and formal branding, especially as a dominant background or strong accent. White text reads clearly against it, making the color practical for interfaces and headings. The hex code for this shade is #1c3999.
Questions about #1c3999
What is #1c3999 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c3999 is rgb(28, 57, 153), in HSL hsl(226, 69%, 35%) and in CMYK 82%, 63%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #1c3999?
#1c3999 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale blue, and warm gold accents, creating clear contrast while balancing its cool violet undertone in interfaces, headlines, and formal brand palettes alike.
Is #1c3999 a warm or cool color?
#1c3999 reads as a cool blue because its strong blue base is shifted slightly toward violet, giving it a crisp, serious character rather than the warmth associated with red, orange, or yellow.
Is #1c3999 readable on white or black?
#1c3999 has a 10.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.09:1 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.