Dark Soft Cerulean is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #1B426A, which equals rgb(27, 66, 106) in RGB and hsl(210, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C75 M38 Y0 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#1B426A - RGB
27, 66, 106 - HSL
210°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
75, 38, 0, 58 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft Cerulean
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 10.32:1. Its complementary color is #69421B.
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Dark Soft Cerulean color codes
| HEX | #1B426A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(27, 66, 106) |
| HSL | hsl(210, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 210°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 75%, 38%, 0%, 58% |
| Decimal | 1786474 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Cerulean
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D9E0E6 - 100
#B3C0CD - 200
#8DA1B5 - 300
#67819C - 400
#416283 - 500
#1B426A - 600
#173758 - 700
#122C47 - 800
#0E2135 - 900
#091623 - 950
#050B12
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Cerulean
- Complementary
#69421B≈ Dark Soft Orange - Analogous −30°
#1B6969≈ Dark Soft Cyan - Analogous +30°
#1B1B69≈ Dark Soft Blue - Triadic +120°
#691B42≈ Dark Soft Blush - Triadic +240°
#42691B≈ Dark Soft Apple - Split 150°
#691B1B≈ Dark Soft Red - Split 210°
#69691B≈ Dark Soft Yellow
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Cerulean
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Cerulean | Aa | 10.32:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Cerulean | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Cerulean
background-color: #1B426A;color: #1B426A;background-color: rgb(27, 66, 106);background-color: hsl(210, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-cerulean: #1B426A; }class="bg-[#1B426A]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Cerulean
- Dark Soft Azure
#1B4A6A - Dark Soft Cornflower
#1B3A6A - Dark Muted Cerulean
#28425D - Dark Bright Cerulean
#0D4277 - Dark Muted Cornflower
#283D5D - Dark Muted Azure
#28485D - Dark Soft Capri
#1B526A - Dark Soft Sapphire
#1B326A - Dark Muted Sapphire
#28385D - Dark Bright Cornflower
#0D3877 - Dark Muted Capri
#284D5D - Dark Bright Azure
#0D4D77
More blue shades
- Light Bright Cerulean
#63A8EE - Pale Bright Cerulean
#88BDF2 - Very Pale Bright Cerulean
#ACD1F6 - Palest Bright Cerulean
#D1E5FA - Darkest Soft Cerulean
#0A1929 - Very Dark Soft Cerulean
#122E49 - Deep Soft Cerulean
#23578B - Medium Dark Soft Cerulean
#2B6BAB - Soft Cerulean
#337FCC - Medium Light Soft Cerulean
#5494D4 - Light Soft Cerulean
#74A8DC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Cerulean?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Cerulean is #1B426A.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Cerulean?
Dark Soft Cerulean has an RGB value of 27, 66, 106 (rgb(27, 66, 106)). In HSL it is 210°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Cerulean?
Use white text on Dark Soft Cerulean. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.32:1 and black text has 2.03:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Cerulean?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Cerulean is #69421B. Analogous colors #1B6969 and #1B1B69 also pair well.