#1E4B4B Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #1e4b4b is a smoky cyan with blue-green undertones and a serious, shadowed presence. Its low saturation suits moody interfaces, technology branding, and aerospace themes without feeling stark. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 9.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #1e4b4b.
Questions about #1e4b4b
What is #1e4b4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e4b4b is rgb(30, 75, 75), in HSL hsl(180, 43%, 21%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 0%, 71%.
Which colors pair well with #1e4b4b?
Warm neutrals and muted terracotta pair well with #1e4b4b, balancing its cool blue-green cast with gentle warmth. Pale beige or cream can soften the palette, while darker charcoal keeps the overall look restrained and cohesive.
Does #1e4b4b read as warm or cool?
#1e4b4b reads as cool because its smoky cyan base contains more blue-green than yellow, though its low saturation keeps it from feeling icy. It creates a calm, serious mood suited to focused digital products and technical visual systems.
Is #1e4b4b readable on white or black?
#1e4b4b has a 9.70:1 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.