#1E5FA7 Hex Color
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Reach for #1e5fa7 when a layout needs a steady base, not a bright statement. This hex code sits in dark blue territory: dim, cool, and slightly gray, closer to denim than royal blue. That muted character suits finance dashboards, government portals, and moody tech interfaces. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 6.5:1. It flatters burgundy accents; against plain white it can read flat.
Questions about #1e5fa7
What is #1e5fa7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e5fa7 is rgb(30, 95, 167), in HSL hsl(212, 70%, 39%) and in CMYK 82%, 43%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1e5fa7?
Burgundy and warm brass bring out its depth, while soft creams keep it from going flat on light backgrounds. Let #1e5fa7 dominate as a base tone and use the others as smaller accents.
Is #1e5fa7 readable on white or black?
#1e5fa7 has a 6.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.