#1B1255

#1B1255

Color Values

HEX

#1B1255

RGB

27, 18, 85

HSL

248.1, 65.0%, 20.2%

HSV

248.1, 78.8%, 33.3%

CMYK

68.2%, 78.8%, 0.0%, 66.7%

OKLCH

0.248 0.1141 280.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #1B1255;
color: #1B1255;
border-color: #1B1255;
Nearest Tailwind: Violet 950 #2E1065

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

16.61:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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