#1D2942 Hex Color
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#1d2942 is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and a matte, inky finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, controlled mood suited to security, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which achieves about 14.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this dependable blue is #1d2942.
Questions about #1d2942
What is #1d2942 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d2942 is rgb(29, 41, 66), in HSL hsl(221, 39%, 19%) and in CMYK 56%, 38%, 0%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #1d2942?
#1d2942 pairs well with white, soft off-white, cool gray, and restrained blue accents because its dark, muted base gives lighter neutrals and related hues clear separation in interfaces and editorial layouts. For warmer contrast, muted terracotta can add energy without overpowering the base.
What mood does #1d2942 create in a design?
#1d2942 creates a serious, controlled mood through its low saturation, cool blue-gray cast, and deep value, making it a strong choice for security, finance, technology, and public-service interfaces that need calm visual authority.
Is #1d2942 readable on white or black?
#1d2942 has a 14.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.