#1D3350

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #1D3350

The hex code #1D3350 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. In the RGB color space, it consists of 29 red, 51 green, and 80 blue.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 64% Cyan, 36% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 69% Black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#1D3350
RGB29, 51, 80
HSL214.1°, 46.8%, 21.4%
CMYK64%, 36%, 0%, 69%
HSV214.1°, 63.8%, 31.4%
LAB20.9, 1.5, -20.4
XYZ3.1, 3.2, 8.0
Decimal1913680

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

12.79:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.64:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
12.23:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.40:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #1D3350; }
.text-color { color: #1D3350; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #1D3350; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F