#1C3C4C Hex Color
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#1c3c4c is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a heavy, muted character. Because of its dark depth, it serves well as a sophisticated, professional backdrop for UI designs in finance or tech. Pair it with soft cream or warm white to offset its inherent gloom. White text provides excellent readability against this hex code, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal text-heavy interfaces.
Questions about #1c3c4c
What is #1c3c4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c3c4c is rgb(28, 60, 76), in HSL hsl(200, 46%, 20%) and in CMYK 63%, 21%, 0%, 70%.
Which color combinations work best with #1c3c4c?
Is #1c3c4c suitable for long-form text interfaces?
Yes, #1c3c4c provides an excellent, high-contrast dark background for white or off-white typography, making it highly readable for text-heavy interfaces. Its unsaturated character reduces eye strain, ensuring a clean and legible experience for data-intensive dashboards or long-form documentation.
Is #1c3c4c readable on white or black?
#1c3c4c has a 11.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.