#1F2996 Hex Color
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Not a bright royal blue, #1f2996 is a dark navy with a faint violet lean. Its low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for finance, government, or security layouts. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 11.6:1 contrast, so it works behind small body copy. Pair it with burgundy or muted brass to keep the mood serious without going flat.
Questions about #1f2996
What is #1f2996 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f2996 is rgb(31, 41, 150), in HSL hsl(235, 66%, 35%) and in CMYK 79%, 73%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #1f2996?
Burgundy and muted brass both flatter #1f2996 better than the usual camel or beige. Slate gray keeps it corporate, while a warm cream softens the mood for editorial layouts.
Is #1f2996 readable on white or black?
#1f2996 has a 11.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.