#1F2977 Hex Color
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#1f2977 is a saturated, dark indigo that functions well as a grounded base for corporate or professional interfaces. Because it is so dark, this color provides excellent contrast for white text, offering a clear 12.8:1 ratio. It works best as a moody background or a primary branding element, though it can overwhelm a layout if used without careful balance.
Questions about #1f2977
What is #1f2977 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f2977 is rgb(31, 41, 119), in HSL hsl(233, 59%, 29%) and in CMYK 74%, 66%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #1f2977 in a design scheme?
This deep indigo pairs best with crisp, neutral tones like soft cream or cool light gray to balance its heavy saturation. You can also create high-energy accents by using a sharp mustard yellow or coral to break up the moody, uniform feel of the dark base.
Is #1f2977 readable on white or black?
#1f2977 has a 12.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 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.