#1C459B Hex Color
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This deep, authoritative navy carries a strong sense of stability and formal professionalism. Because it is highly saturated, #1c459b works best as a primary color for corporate branding or as a bold accent in UI design. It offers excellent contrast against white text, which remains highly readable at a ratio of 8.8:1. The hex code for this cool, steady blue is #1c459b.
Questions about #1c459b
What is #1c459b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c459b is rgb(28, 69, 155), in HSL hsl(221, 69%, 36%) and in CMYK 82%, 55%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #1c459b?
Is #1c459b readable on white or black?
#1c459b has a 8.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.37:1 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.