#1C3D53 Hex Color
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#1c3d53 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. This gloomy navy-like hex code brings seriousness, stability, and authority to finance, security, technology, and corporate design. Use it as a dominant UI background or pair it with warm burgundy accents. White text reaches about 11.4:1 contrast, supporting readable small body text.
Questions about #1c3d53
What is #1c3d53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c3d53 is rgb(28, 61, 83), in HSL hsl(204, 50%, 22%) and in CMYK 66%, 27%, 0%, 67%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1c3d53?
#1c3d53 pairs well with warm burgundy, muted cream, or pale blue-gray because those accents soften its cold, dusty depth without weakening its formal character, especially in restrained corporate palettes. Use a lighter partner to improve hierarchy in interfaces and print layouts.
What mood does #1c3d53 create in design?
Its low saturation and dark value make it feel serious, controlled, and slightly mysterious, so it fits security, finance, government, law enforcement, and formal technology branding better than playful or energetic campaigns.
Is #1c3d53 readable on white or black?
#1c3d53 has a 11.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 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.