Dark Soft Azure is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #1B4A6A, which equals rgb(27, 74, 106) in RGB and hsl(204, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C75 M30 Y0 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#1B4A6A - RGB
27, 74, 106 - HSL
204°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
75, 30, 0, 58 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft Azure
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.40:1. Its complementary color is #693A1B.
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Dark Soft Azure color codes
| HEX | #1B4A6A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(27, 74, 106) |
| HSL | hsl(204, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 204°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 75%, 30%, 0%, 58% |
| Decimal | 1788522 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Azure
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D9E1E6 - 100
#B3C3CD - 200
#8DA5B5 - 300
#67869C - 400
#416883 - 500
#1B4A6A - 600
#173E58 - 700
#123147 - 800
#0E2535 - 900
#091923 - 950
#050C12
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Azure
- Complementary
#693A1B≈ Dark Soft Persimmon - Analogous −30°
#1B6962≈ Dark Soft Teal - Analogous +30°
#1B2369≈ Dark Soft Royal - Triadic +120°
#691B4A≈ Dark Soft Rose - Triadic +240°
#4A691B≈ Dark Soft Spring Bud - Split 150°
#691B23≈ Dark Soft Cardinal - Split 210°
#69621B≈ Dark Soft Gold
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Azure
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Azure | Aa | 9.40:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Azure | Aa | 2.23:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Azure
background-color: #1B4A6A;color: #1B4A6A;background-color: rgb(27, 74, 106);background-color: hsl(204, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-azure: #1B4A6A; }class="bg-[#1B4A6A]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Azure
- Dark Soft Capri
#1B526A - Dark Soft Cerulean
#1B426A - Dark Muted Azure
#28485D - Dark Muted Capri
#284D5D - Dark Bright Azure
#0D4D77 - Dark Soft Peacock
#1B5A6A - Dark Soft Cornflower
#1B3A6A - Dark Muted Peacock
#28525D - Dark Muted Cerulean
#28425D - Dark Bright Cerulean
#0D4277 - Dark Muted Cornflower
#283D5D - Dark Muted Lagoon
#28585D
More blue shades
- Light Bright Azure
#63B6EE - Pale Bright Azure
#88C7F2 - Very Pale Bright Azure
#ACD8F6 - Palest Bright Azure
#D1EAFA - Darkest Soft Azure
#0A1D29 - Very Dark Soft Azure
#123349 - Deep Soft Azure
#23618B - Medium Dark Soft Azure
#2B78AB - Soft Azure
#338FCC - Medium Light Soft Azure
#54A1D4 - Light Soft Azure
#74B3DC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Azure?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Azure is #1B4A6A.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Azure?
Dark Soft Azure has an RGB value of 27, 74, 106 (rgb(27, 74, 106)). In HSL it is 204°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Azure?
Use white text on Dark Soft Azure. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.40:1 and black text has 2.23:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Azure?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Azure is #693A1B. Analogous colors #1B6962 and #1B2369 also pair well.