#1F6491 Hex Color
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The hex code #1f6491 produces a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and moderate depth. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, dependable feel, making it useful for finance, security, technology, government, and nautical themes. Use it as a strong supporting tone or background, especially with white text, which reaches about 6.4:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #1f6491
What is #1f6491 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f6491 is rgb(31, 100, 145), in HSL hsl(204, 65%, 35%) and in CMYK 79%, 31%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #1f6491 in a design?
#1f6491 pairs well with warm off-white, muted terracotta, and burgundy, adding contrast without making its restrained blue feel harsh; use off-white for space, terracotta for small accents, and burgundy for a more formal edge.
Does #1f6491 read as warm or cool?
#1f6491 reads as a cool blue because its moderate darkness and muted appearance reduce brightness and warmth. That restrained character supports serious, dependable branding for finance, security, healthcare, government, and technology.
Is #1f6491 readable on white or black?
#1f6491 has a 6.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.