#1D3A51 Hex Color
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#1d3a51 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its serious, steady character suits corporate, finance, security, and nautical designs. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 11.8:1 contrast. The hex code #1d3a51 can feel gloomy at large scale, so warmer accents help prevent a muddy result.
Questions about #1d3a51
What is #1d3a51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d3a51 is rgb(29, 58, 81), in HSL hsl(207, 47%, 22%) and in CMYK 64%, 28%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #1d3a51?
#1d3a51 pairs well with white, pale gray, muted teal, and burgundy accents. Warm burgundy adds depth without making the palette feel stark, while pale neutrals preserve its formal character and keep interfaces readable.
Is #1d3a51 readable on white or black?
#1d3a51 has a 11.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.77:1 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.