#1C3C6B Hex Color
A serious and composed deep navy blue
This muted, deep blue carries a heavy and professional presence. With its desaturated character, #1c3c6b avoids the harshness of brighter tones, making it an ideal choice for corporate backgrounds or moody, dark interfaces. It offers strong accessibility for white text at an 11.0:1 contrast ratio. Pair this hex code with soft grays or creams to keep the design from feeling too clinical or cold.
Questions about #1c3c6b
What is #1c3c6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c3c6b is rgb(28, 60, 107), in HSL hsl(216, 59%, 26%) and in CMYK 74%, 44%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #1c3c6b for a balanced design?
This deep navy blue works best when paired with soft creams or warm off-whites to soften its professional intensity. Because #1c3c6b is quite desaturated, adding a sharp accent like mustard or a muted terracotta creates a modern, balanced palette that avoids feeling overly clinical.
Is #1c3c6b suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #1c3c6b is an excellent choice for text-heavy applications because its dark, desaturated tone provides strong readability against white backgrounds. It maintains an 11.0:1 contrast ratio with standard white, ensuring your interfaces remain accessible without the harshness of a pure, saturated blue.
Is #1c3c6b readable on white or black?
#1c3c6b has a 11.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.90:1 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.