#1D3DAF Hex Color
Deep blue with focused authority
#1d3daf is a dark, cool blue with strong saturation and low lightness, creating a serious, focused character. Its depth suggests trust, authority, security, and professionalism, making it useful for finance, technology, government, and corporate branding. Use the hex code #1d3daf as a dominant background or bold accent; white text provides about 9:1 contrast.
Questions about #1d3daf
What is #1d3daf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d3daf is rgb(29, 61, 175), in HSL hsl(227, 72%, 40%) and in CMYK 83%, 65%, 0%, 31%.
Which colors pair well with #1d3daf?
For balanced pairings, use white or pale blue for clean contrast, and warm amber accents to complement #1d3daf’s cool blue base without competing with its dark value.
Is #1d3daf a warm or cool color?
#1d3daf reads as cool because its blue hue and strong saturation create a crisp, controlled impression rather than the warmth associated with red, orange, or yellow. Its low lightness adds seriousness for formal interfaces.
Is #1d3daf readable on white or black?
#1d3daf has a 8.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.33:1 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.