#1D496D

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #1D496D

The precise color #1D496D is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkslategray. In the RGB color space, it consists of 29 red, 73 green, and 109 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 73% C, 33% M, 0% Y, and 57% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#1D496D
RGB29, 73, 109
HSL207.0°, 58.0%, 27.1%
CMYK73%, 33%, 0%, 57%
HSV207.0°, 73.4%, 42.7%
LAB29.7, -2.0, -25.2
XYZ5.6, 6.1, 15.4
Decimal1919341

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

9.43:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.23:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.02:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.89:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #1D496D; }
.text-color { color: #1D496D; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #1D496D; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F