#1C4470 Hex Color
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Not a bright or playful blue, #1c4470 is a dark, muted navy with a cold, steady feel. Its low saturation suits finance sites, government branding, and moody interfaces where trust matters more than energy. Use it as a dominant base; white text reaches about 10:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. This navy also looks richer against burgundy than against beige. The hex code is #1c4470.
Questions about #1c4470
What is #1c4470 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c4470 is rgb(28, 68, 112), in HSL hsl(211, 60%, 27%) and in CMYK 75%, 39%, 0%, 56%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1c4470?
Burgundy makes #1c4470 look richer than beige or camel ever could. Warm accents like brass or muted gold add contrast without breaking the navy's calm. Cream and slate gray work for softer supporting tones.
Is #1c4470 readable on white or black?
#1c4470 has a 9.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.