#1E2778 Hex Color
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#1e2778 is a dark, cool blue with a strong indigo cast and moderate saturation. Its serious, orderly character suits finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant background with pale blue or muted burgundy accents; white text remains highly legible at about 13:1 contrast. The hex code is #1e2778.
Questions about #1e2778
What is #1e2778 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e2778 is rgb(30, 39, 120), in HSL hsl(234, 60%, 29%) and in CMYK 75%, 68%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #1e2778?
Pale blue, white, and muted burgundy pair well with #1e2778, balancing its dark indigo depth with lighter contrast and a restrained warm accent for interfaces, editorial layouts, and formal brand palettes.
Does #1e2778 look warm or cool?
#1e2778 reads as a cool color because its blue base and strong indigo cast create a composed, authoritative mood, making it suitable for security, finance, government, and technology-focused visual systems.
Is #1e2778 readable on white or black?
#1e2778 has a 12.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.