#1F4E82 Hex Color
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Dark, dim, and unsaturated, #1f4e82 is a navy pulled toward gray. It reads steady and a bit stern, which suits finance sites, uniforms, and dark UI backgrounds. White text on it reaches roughly 8.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with burgundy or brass instead of plain black for a richer palette. The hex code #1f4e82 works best as a dominant base, not an accent.
Questions about #1f4e82
What is #1f4e82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f4e82 is rgb(31, 78, 130), in HSL hsl(212, 61%, 32%) and in CMYK 76%, 40%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #1f4e82?
Burgundy, brass, and warm cream flatter #1f4e82 better than safe defaults like black or camel. The warmth offsets its cool, grayed base, so the palette feels intentional rather than flat.
Is #1f4e82 readable on white or black?
#1f4e82 has a 8.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.