#1D50A8

A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #1D50A8

The hex code #1D50A8 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslateblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 29 red, 80 green, and 168 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 83% C, 52% M, 0% Y, and 34% K. The HSL representation is 218.0° hue, 70.6% saturation, and 38.6% lightness.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#1D50A8
RGB29, 80, 168
HSL218.0°, 70.6%, 38.6%
CMYK83%, 52%, 0%, 34%
HSV218.0°, 82.7%, 65.9%
LAB35.6, 16.9, -52.0
XYZ10.4, 8.8, 38.2
Decimal1921192

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

7.59:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.77:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.26:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.35:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #1D50A8; }
.text-color { color: #1D50A8; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #1D50A8; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
#483D8B