#1E73AF Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark blue with a slight gray cast. The hex code #1e73af reads steady and controlled rather than flashy, which is why it shows up in finance, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a base or supporting tone instead of an accent, since it can flatten out next to pure white. White text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.1:1. Warm amber accents make it feel less corporate.
Questions about #1e73af
What is #1e73af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e73af is rgb(30, 115, 175), in HSL hsl(205, 71%, 40%) and in CMYK 83%, 34%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #1e73af?
Warm amber, burnt orange, and soft cream all lift #1e73af and keep it from feeling flat. For quieter palettes, muted sage or warm gray neutrals soften its cool cast.
Is #1e73af readable on white or black?
#1e73af has a 5.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.12:1 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.