#1F4C9B Hex Color

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Finance dashboards and dark UI designs often reach for this dark, muted blue. The hex code #1f4c9b reads steady and serious without going full navy, and white text hits about 8.2:1 contrast against it, so body copy passes WCAG AA. Use it as a dominant base color, and pair it with warm brass or burgundy instead of safe neutrals.

Questions about #1f4c9b

What is #1f4c9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f4c9b is rgb(31, 76, 155), in HSL hsl(218, 67%, 36%) and in CMYK 80%, 51%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #1f4c9b?
Warm accents like brass, burnt orange, and burgundy make this blue feel richer than gray pairings do. Keep them small, around ten percent of the palette, so the blue stays dominant.
Is #1f4c9b readable on white or black?
#1f4c9b has a 8.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.