#1E3857 Hex Color
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#1e3857 is a muted, dusty blue with a grounded, serious personality. This dark, desaturated shade offers excellent readability for body text when paired with white, boasting an 11.9:1 contrast ratio. It performs best as a dominant base for corporate or security-focused UI designs, where it conveys stability and tradition. Avoid using it alongside other dark tones to keep your interface from feeling muddy.
Questions about #1e3857
What is #1e3857 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e3857 is rgb(30, 56, 87), in HSL hsl(213, 49%, 23%) and in CMYK 66%, 36%, 0%, 66%.
How should I use #1e3857 in a user interface?
#1e3857 works best as a dominant base color for corporate or security-focused applications due to its stable, serious tone. Pair it with crisp white text to maintain high readability, as the deep saturation provides an excellent contrast ratio for UI elements.
What colors pair well with #1e3857?
Is #1e3857 readable on white or black?
#1e3857 has a 11.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.