#1F3548 Hex Color
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Blue, but barely. The hex code #1f3548 is a dark, dusty navy with gray undertones and very little saturation, so it reads matte rather than vivid. It works as a dominant base for dark mode UI, finance, or security branding, where its muted depth suggests trust without shouting. White text on it reaches about 12.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with burgundy to keep things rich.
Questions about #1f3548
What is #1f3548 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f3548 is rgb(31, 53, 72), in HSL hsl(208, 40%, 20%) and in CMYK 57%, 26%, 0%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #1f3548?
Burgundy, dusty rose, and warm brass all heat up #1f3548 and stop it from reading flat. Muted sage or cream also work when you want softer contrast instead of something stark.
Is #1f3548 readable on white or black?
#1f3548 has a 12.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.66:1 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.