#1E5378 Hex Color
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This muted, desaturated blue offers a serious and professional presence. With its cool, deep tone, #1e5378 excels as a dominant background color in tech and corporate UI design. It provides excellent accessibility for small text when paired with white, maintaining a clean contrast ratio of 8.2:1. The hex code #1e5378 feels grounded and reliable without becoming overwhelming in moody or expansive layouts.
Questions about #1e5378
What is #1e5378 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e5378 is rgb(30, 83, 120), in HSL hsl(205, 60%, 29%) and in CMYK 75%, 31%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #1e5378 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #1e5378 provides excellent accessibility for small text when used against white backgrounds. It maintains a clean contrast ratio of 8.2:1, which exceeds the standard requirements for both small and large body text in professional web interfaces.
What colors pair well with #1e5378?
To create a sophisticated palette, pair #1e5378 with soft neutrals like off-white or cool gray for balance. For a stronger contrast, it works effectively alongside muted accents like dusty rose or muted gold, maintaining its serious professional character.
Is #1e5378 readable on white or black?
#1e5378 has a 8.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.