#1E3644 Hex Color
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Muted and very dark, #1e3644 is a blue with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its shadowed character suggests seriousness, security, and control, making it useful for finance, technology, government, or nautical branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text; the hex code #1e3644 provides about 12.6:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #1e3644
What is #1e3644 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e3644 is rgb(30, 54, 68), in HSL hsl(202, 39%, 19%) and in CMYK 56%, 21%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #1e3644?
#1e3644 pairs well with white and soft neutrals for crisp contrast, while muted sage, terracotta, or warm beige accents can soften its serious blue-gray base without overwhelming a layout.
Does #1e3644 read as a warm or cool color?
#1e3644 reads as a cool color because its blue base is muted with ashy gray, creating a serious, controlled mood that suits technology, finance, government, and nautical-inspired design, especially in dark interfaces.
Is #1e3644 readable on white or black?
#1e3644 has a 12.60:1 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.