Dark Soft Blue is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #1B1B6A, which equals rgb(27, 27, 106) in RGB and hsl(240, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C75 M75 Y0 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#1B1B6A - RGB
27, 27, 106 - HSL
240°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
75, 75, 0, 58 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft Blue
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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.88:1. Its complementary color is #69691B.
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Dark Soft Blue color codes
| HEX | #1B1B6A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(27, 27, 106) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 240°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 75%, 75%, 0%, 58% |
| Decimal | 1776490 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D9D9E6 - 100
#B3B3CD - 200
#8D8DB5 - 300
#67679C - 400
#414183 - 500
#1B1B6A - 600
#171758 - 700
#121247 - 800
#0E0E35 - 900
#090923 - 950
#050512
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Blue
- Complementary
#69691B≈ Dark Soft Yellow - Analogous −30°
#1B4269≈ Dark Soft Cerulean - Analogous +30°
#421B69≈ Dark Soft Violet - Triadic +120°
#691B1B≈ Dark Soft Red - Triadic +240°
#1B691B≈ Dark Soft Green - Split 150°
#69421B≈ Dark Soft Orange - Split 210°
#42691B≈ Dark Soft Apple
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Blue | Aa | 14.88:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Blue | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Blue
background-color: #1B1B6A;color: #1B1B6A;background-color: rgb(27, 27, 106);background-color: hsl(240, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-blue: #1B1B6A; }class="bg-[#1B1B6A]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Blue
- Dark Soft Ultramarine
#221B6A - Midnight Blue
#191970 - Dark Soft Royal
#1B226A - Dark Soft Indigo
#2A1B6A - Dark Soft Cobalt
#1B2A6A - Dark Bright Royal
#0D1877 - Dark Bright Cobalt
#0D2277 - Dark Soft Iris
#321B6A - Dark Bright Ultramarine
#180D77 - Dark Bright Indigo
#220D77 - Dark Muted Blue
#28285D - Dark Bright Blue
#0D0D77
More blue shades
- Light Bright Blue
#6363EE - Pale Bright Blue
#8888F2 - Very Pale Bright Blue
#ACACF6 - Palest Bright Blue
#D1D1FA - Darkest Soft Blue
#0A0A29 - Very Dark Soft Blue
#121249 - Deep Soft Blue
#23238B - Medium Dark Soft Blue
#2B2BAB - Soft Blue
#3333CC - Medium Light Soft Blue
#5454D4 - Light Soft Blue
#7474DC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Blue?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Blue is #1B1B6A.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Blue?
Dark Soft Blue has an RGB value of 27, 27, 106 (rgb(27, 27, 106)). In HSL it is 240°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Blue?
Use white text on Dark Soft Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.88:1 and black text has 1.41:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Blue?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Blue is #69691B. Analogous colors #1B4269 and #421B69 also pair well.