#1E3FB5 Hex Color

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This deep, saturated blue carries a serious and reliable weight that works well for tech and finance interfaces. Because it is highly readable against white text, #1e3fb5 performs best as a strong background or a dominant brand color. It lacks the brightness of primary blue, offering a cooler, more controlled alternative for designs that need to convey stability without looking playful.

Questions about #1e3fb5

What is #1e3fb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e3fb5 is rgb(30, 63, 181), in HSL hsl(227, 72%, 41%) and in CMYK 83%, 65%, 0%, 29%.
Where should I use #1e3fb5 in a UI design?
#1e3fb5 functions best as a primary brand color or a stable background element in tech and finance applications. Because it carries such a serious weight, it works effectively to establish authority while remaining highly readable against white text.
How do I create a balanced palette with #1e3fb5?
This deep blue balances well when paired with neutral light gray backgrounds or clean white space to prevent it from overwhelming the user. If you need accent colors, muted gold or cream tones create a sophisticated contrast that adds warmth to its cool, controlled nature.
Is #1e3fb5 readable on white or black?
#1e3fb5 has a 8.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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.