#1D2E4E Hex Color
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#1d2e4e is a muted, inky blue that functions as a stable alternative to standard black. It provides excellent contrast for white text, achieving a 13.5:1 ratio that exceeds accessibility standards. Designers often use it as a base background because its dusty saturation prevents the harshness of darker tones. It sits right on the edge of what colors make black. The hex code is #1d2e4e.
Questions about #1d2e4e
What is #1d2e4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d2e4e is rgb(29, 46, 78), in HSL hsl(219, 46%, 21%) and in CMYK 63%, 41%, 0%, 69%.
Why choose #1d2e4e instead of pure black for interface design?
Using #1d2e4e as a primary text or background color provides a softer visual experience while maintaining excellent legibility. It effectively avoids the harshness of pure black while achieving a high 13.5:1 contrast ratio against light backgrounds, making it a professional choice for modern interfaces.
What colors pair well with #1d2e4e in a layout?
Is #1d2e4e readable on white or black?
#1d2e4e has a 13.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.