#1C49AB Hex Color
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#1c49ab is a dark, moderately saturated blue with cool undertones and a serious, controlled presence. Its depth suggests trust and security, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and healthcare branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or palette base. White text reaches about 8.1:1 contrast, and the hex code is #1c49ab.
Questions about #1c49ab
What is #1c49ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c49ab is rgb(28, 73, 171), in HSL hsl(221, 72%, 39%) and in CMYK 84%, 57%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #1c49ab?
For a balanced palette, #1c49ab pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and charcoal, creating crisp contrast while preserving its controlled, professional feel; soft warm accents like coral or amber can add energy without overpowering the deep blue.
Does #1c49ab read as a warm or cool color?
#1c49ab reads as a cool blue because its strong blue bias and dark depth feel clean, reserved, and controlled rather than warm or lively, making it well suited to focused interfaces and trust-oriented visual systems.
Is #1c49ab readable on white or black?
#1c49ab has a 8.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.