#1F4793 Hex Color
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Dark and cool, #1f4793 is a saturated blue with a subdued, slightly gray undertone. Its low lightness gives interfaces a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, government, security, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about an 8.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #1f4793.
Questions about #1f4793
What is #1f4793 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f4793 is rgb(31, 71, 147), in HSL hsl(219, 65%, 35%) and in CMYK 79%, 52%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #1f4793?
Does #1f4793 look warm or cool?
#1f4793 reads as a cool color because its blue hue and low lightness create a crisp, restrained appearance rather than the warmth associated with red, orange, or yellow in most interfaces. Its gray undertone keeps the blue subdued instead of vivid.
Is #1f4793 readable on white or black?
#1f4793 has a 8.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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.