#1E4285 Hex Color
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#1e4285 is a deep, muted navy with a cool, gray-leaning cast. Its low lightness gives it a serious, steady feel, which is why it shows up in finance, government, and corporate branding. It holds up best as a dominant base color; white text on it reaches about 9.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with burgundy or warm amber instead of the usual camel for a richer palette.
Questions about #1e4285
What is #1e4285 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e4285 is rgb(30, 66, 133), in HSL hsl(219, 63%, 32%) and in CMYK 77%, 50%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #1e4285?
Warm accents like amber, rust, or burgundy give #1e4285 a richer look than safe neutrals do. Off-white text is the practical choice, since pure white can feel stark against a navy this dark.
Is #1e4285 readable on white or black?
#1e4285 has a 9.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.