#1E6091 Hex Color
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The hex code #1e6091 is a dark, muted blue with cool cyan undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, dependable mood suited to finance, technology, healthcare, and government designs. Use it as a dominant UI background with white text, which reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, or pair it with warm ivory for a cleaner, less gloomy palette.
Questions about #1e6091
What is #1e6091 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e6091 is rgb(30, 96, 145), in HSL hsl(206, 66%, 34%) and in CMYK 79%, 34%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #1e6091?
#1e6091 pairs well with warm ivory, soft cream, and muted terracotta, which balance its cool cyan undertones without making palettes feel harsh across branding and interface layouts where trust and clarity matter.
Does #1e6091 look warm or cool?
#1e6091 reads as a cool, serious blue because its low lightness and cyan undertones push it away from warmer navy tones. It suits dependable, focused designs, especially finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces.
Is #1e6091 readable on white or black?
#1e6091 has a 6.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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.