#1E4670 Hex Color
Steady blue with a grounded edge
Dark and muted, #1e4670 is a cool blue with a slightly gray undertone. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable feel, making it effective as a dominant background for finance, security, and corporate design. White text reaches about 9.7:1 contrast on this color, supporting readable body copy. The hex code is #1e4670.
Questions about #1e4670
What is #1e4670 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e4670 is rgb(30, 70, 112), in HSL hsl(211, 58%, 28%) and in CMYK 73%, 37%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #1e4670?
#1e4670 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale blue, and muted amber because its cool, gray-leaning base benefits from light contrast and a restrained warm accent.
What mood does #1e4670 create in design?
#1e4670 creates a serious, calm, and dependable mood because its low saturation and cool gray undertone keep it from feeling overly bright. It works especially well for finance, security, corporate, and information-heavy interface designs.
Is #1e4670 readable on white or black?
#1e4670 has a 9.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.