#1D495C Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue has a cool, muted character that feels serious and grounded. Because of its low chroma, #1d495c functions best as a dominant dark base in corporate UI designs or moody backgrounds. It offers exceptional contrast with white text, making it a functional choice for readability. Avoid pairing it with other dark, muddy tones, which can make layouts look flat. The hex code for this shade is #1d495c.
Questions about #1d495c
What is #1d495c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d495c is rgb(29, 73, 92), in HSL hsl(198, 52%, 24%) and in CMYK 68%, 21%, 0%, 64%.
How should I use #1d495c in my user interface designs?
#1d495c serves as an ideal dark base color for corporate branding or application dashboards because of its low chroma and professional weight. It creates strong, accessible contrast against white text, ensuring your content remains legible without causing visual fatigue on screens.
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Is #1d495c readable on white or black?
#1d495c has a 9.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.