#1E45AF Hex Color
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The hex code #1e45af produces a deep, cool blue with strong saturation and a slight violet undertone. Its dark value gives interfaces and branding a serious, reliable feel, making it useful for finance, technology, security, and government designs. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 8.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #1e45af
What is #1e45af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e45af is rgb(30, 69, 175), in HSL hsl(224, 71%, 40%) and in CMYK 83%, 61%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #1e45af?
#1e45af pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and warm amber accents, balancing its deep blue-violet base with clean contrast or restrained energy; sage and warm beige can soften the palette.
Is #1e45af a warm or cool color?
#1e45af reads as a cool blue because its strong blue base shifts slightly toward violet, creating a serious, stable mood that feels more focused and formal than warm, playful colors.
Is #1e45af readable on white or black?
#1e45af has a 8.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.