#1E5D8A Hex Color
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This muted blue leans into its cool, dim character with a grounded, serious weight. As a desaturated mid-tone, #1e5d8a works well as a reliable base for tech or corporate interfaces. Pair it with crisp white text to achieve a strong 7.0:1 contrast ratio for readability. Because of its moody, unsaturated nature, it provides excellent structure without overwhelming the user.
Questions about #1e5d8a
What is #1e5d8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e5d8a is rgb(30, 93, 138), in HSL hsl(205, 64%, 33%) and in CMYK 78%, 33%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #1e5d8a for web design?
Use crisp white or a soft off-white to achieve a 7.0:1 contrast ratio for excellent accessibility. For secondary accents, a neutral slate gray maintains the professional and understated character of this particular muted blue.
Is #1e5d8a suitable for a primary brand color?
Its desaturated, moody nature makes it an excellent choice for brands aiming for reliability, trust, and professionalism. The color provides strong structure without the visual overwhelm often caused by brighter, highly saturated blues in modern interface design.
Is #1e5d8a readable on white or black?
#1e5d8a has a 7.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.