#1D5E89 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-dark blue with gray undertones, #1d5e89 reads steady rather than flashy. That dullness comes from mixing gray into the base hue, which suits finance, tech, and nautical work. It holds up as a dominant UI base, and white text on it hits about 7.0:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with warm sand or muted coral to offset the cold cast.
Questions about #1d5e89
What is #1d5e89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d5e89 is rgb(29, 94, 137), in HSL hsl(204, 65%, 33%) and in CMYK 79%, 31%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #1d5e89?
Warm sand and muted coral balance its cold cast, while deep burgundy gives it a richer, more formal feel. Avoid bright saturated hues, which make this already dull blue look flat.
Is #1d5e89 readable on white or black?
#1d5e89 has a 6.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.