#1E3549 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits on the darker side of the spectrum, providing a sense of quiet authority. Because it is highly unsaturated, #1e3549 works best as a neutral anchor for corporate or security-focused UI designs. It maintains excellent legibility with white text, offering a sophisticated alternative to pure black when building out dark mode interfaces or high-contrast backgrounds.
Questions about #1e3549
What is #1e3549 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e3549 is rgb(30, 53, 73), in HSL hsl(208, 42%, 20%) and in CMYK 59%, 27%, 0%, 71%.
What design context works best for #1e3549?
#1e3549 acts as an excellent neutral anchor for corporate or security-themed interfaces where you need a sense of stability without the harshness of pure black. It provides a grounded, professional background that keeps white text highly legible for users.
Is #1e3549 readable on white or black?
#1e3549 has a 12.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.66:1 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.