#1F5488 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #1f5488 is a cool blue with a slightly gray, shaded quality. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, reliable feel, while its deep value adds mystery and control. Use it as a supporting tone for finance, technology, or security branding, or as a UI background with white text. This hex code provides about 7.8:1 contrast with white.
Questions about #1f5488
What is #1f5488 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f5488 is rgb(31, 84, 136), in HSL hsl(210, 63%, 33%) and in CMYK 77%, 38%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #1f5488?
#1f5488 pairs well with burgundy, warm ivory, and muted brass because its cool, gray-leaning depth gives warmer accents room to stand out without making the palette feel bright or casual in branding and editorial layouts. Keep brighter accents limited for balance.
Is #1f5488 readable on white or black?
#1f5488 has a 7.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.68:1 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.