#1E507B Hex Color
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This unsaturated, cool blue carries a heavy, serious weight suitable for corporate and security-focused branding. Because #1e507b provides excellent contrast against white text, it functions best as a dominant background color in professional UI designs. Avoid pairing it with other dark, muddy tones. Instead, use bright accents to prevent the palette from feeling gloomy. If you are experimenting with color theory, check how to make gray to understand its undertones.
Questions about #1e507b
What is #1e507b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e507b is rgb(30, 80, 123), in HSL hsl(208, 61%, 30%) and in CMYK 76%, 35%, 0%, 52%.
What design style suits the color #1e507b?
#1e507b works best in professional settings that require a sense of security and stability, such as fintech or legal branding. Because it carries a heavy, serious weight, use it as a dominant background and keep accents bright to avoid a gloomy look.
Is #1e507b readable on white or black?
#1e507b has a 8.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.