#1D4E79 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #1d4e79 is a cool blue with gray undertones and a serious, dependable feel. It suits finance, technology, government, and security branding, especially as a supporting tone with burgundy or warm white. Use the hex code #1d4e79 for dark interfaces, formal layouts, and large headings. White text reaches about 8.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #1d4e79
What is #1d4e79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d4e79 is rgb(29, 78, 121), in HSL hsl(208, 61%, 29%) and in CMYK 76%, 36%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #1d4e79?
#1d4e79 pairs well with warm white, burgundy, muted gold, and pale blue, creating balanced palettes that soften its cool, serious character without losing the dependable feel that suits formal interfaces and brand layouts.
Does #1d4e79 look warm or cool?
#1d4e79 reads as a cool blue because its blue base is softened by gray undertones, giving it a restrained, serious appearance rather than the warmth associated with yellow- or red-leaning blues.
Is #1d4e79 readable on white or black?
#1d4e79 has a 8.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 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.