#1E4AA5 Hex Color
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Strong saturation and low lightness give the hex code #1e4aa5 a dark, cool blue appearance with a serious, controlled mood. It works well as a dominant color for finance, security, technology, and government branding. White text reaches about 8.1:1 contrast, while muted gold adds a crisp accent.
Questions about #1e4aa5
What is #1e4aa5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e4aa5 is rgb(30, 74, 165), in HSL hsl(220, 69%, 38%) and in CMYK 82%, 55%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #1e4aa5?
Muted gold, warm beige, and white pair well with #1e4aa5, balancing its cool, saturated blue with warmth or clean contrast for interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts without making the palette feel busy.
Is #1e4aa5 warm or cool?
#1e4aa5 reads as a cool blue because its strong blue bias and low lightness create a crisp, serious appearance rather than a soft or energetic one. Use it when you want authority, focus, and visual stability.
Is #1e4aa5 readable on white or black?
#1e4aa5 has a 8.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.