#1F4863 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue carries a serious, professional weight. With its dim and moody character, #1f4863 works effectively as a stable background color for corporate or technical interfaces. It provides excellent accessibility for white body text. For a balanced design, pair this shade with warmer neutrals like soft cream or beige to prevent the palette from feeling too cold or overly severe.
Questions about #1f4863
What is #1f4863 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f4863 is rgb(31, 72, 99), in HSL hsl(204, 52%, 25%) and in CMYK 69%, 27%, 0%, 61%.
Which neutral colors balance the seriousness of #1f4863?
Is #1f4863 suitable for body text in digital interfaces?
Yes, #1f4863 functions well as a background color for interfaces, specifically when paired with white or very light off-white text for accessibility. Its muted, unsaturated nature minimizes eye strain, making it a reliable choice for long-form technical documentation or dashboards.
Is #1f4863 readable on white or black?
#1f4863 has a 9.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.