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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1A4D8B — Cobalt
#1A4D8B is a dark saturated blue sitting at 213° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #1A4D8B
- f2f7fd
- cbdef5
- a3c5ee
- 7cace6
- 5493df
- 2d7ad7
- 2263b3
- 1b4d8c
- 133864
- 0c223d
- 040c15
Color schemes using #1A4D8B
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#1A4D8B FAQ
What color is #1A4D8B?
#1A4D8B is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 68% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #1A4D8B?
#1A4D8B is rgb(26, 77, 139) in RGB, hsl(213, 68%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(81%, 45%, 0%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1A4D8B?
White text on this background reaches 8.47:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.48:1.
What colors go well with #1A4D8B?
Its direct complement is #89571A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89201A and #84891A gives you contrast without the vibration.