#1C3C5C Hex Color
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Not a bright or vivid blue, #1c3c5c is a dark, grayed navy that reads serious and steady. Its low saturation keeps it muted, which suits it to dominant roles in corporate, finance, or nautical layouts rather than small accents. White text sits comfortably on it at roughly 11.3:1 contrast, so it handles UI backgrounds and body text zones with ease. For even darker companions in a palette, see how to make black. The hex code #1c3c5c rewards moody, grounded design.
Questions about #1c3c5c
What is #1c3c5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c3c5c is rgb(28, 60, 92), in HSL hsl(210, 53%, 24%) and in CMYK 70%, 35%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #1c3c5c?
Warm, dusty accents like burgundy, terracotta, or muted gold bring out the depth in #1c3c5c better than bright colors do. Keep most of the palette neutral so this navy stays in charge.
Is #1c3c5c readable on white or black?
#1c3c5c has a 11.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.