#1E23BC Hex Color
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#1e23bc is a dark, highly saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its strong depth feels serious and controlled, fitting finance, security, technology, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or bold accent with white text, which reaches about 10.4:1 contrast. The hex code #1e23bc brings authority without looking muted.
Questions about #1e23bc
What is #1e23bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e23bc is rgb(30, 35, 188), in HSL hsl(238, 72%, 43%) and in CMYK 84%, 81%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #1e23bc?
#1e23bc pairs well with white, pale gray, and burgundy, which soften or enrich its cool, saturated blue without competing for attention. Use warm off-white for a less stark interface and burgundy for restrained contrast in formal branding.
Is #1e23bc readable on white or black?
#1e23bc has a 10.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.