Dark Soft Cobalt is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #1B2A6A, which equals rgb(27, 42, 106) in RGB and hsl(229, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C75 M60 Y0 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#1B2A6A - RGB
27, 42, 106 - HSL
229°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
75, 60, 0, 58 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft Cobalt
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 13.24:1. Its complementary color is #695B1B.
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Dark Soft Cobalt color codes
| HEX | #1B2A6A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(27, 42, 106) |
| HSL | hsl(229, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 229°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 75%, 60%, 0%, 58% |
| Decimal | 1780330 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Cobalt
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D9DCE6 - 100
#B3B8CD - 200
#8D95B5 - 300
#67719C - 400
#414E83 - 500
#1B2A6A - 600
#172358 - 700
#121C47 - 800
#0E1535 - 900
#090E23 - 950
#050712
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Cobalt
- Complementary
#695B1B≈ Dark Soft Marigold - Analogous −30°
#1B5169≈ Dark Soft Capri - Analogous +30°
#341B69≈ Dark Soft Iris - Triadic +120°
#691B2A≈ Dark Soft Crimson - Triadic +240°
#2A691B≈ Dark Soft Clover - Split 150°
#69341B≈ Dark Soft Cinnabar - Split 210°
#51691B≈ Dark Soft Chartreuse
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Cobalt
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Cobalt | Aa | 13.24:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Cobalt | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Cobalt
background-color: #1B2A6A;color: #1B2A6A;background-color: rgb(27, 42, 106);background-color: hsl(229, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-cobalt: #1B2A6A; }class="bg-[#1B2A6A]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Cobalt
- Dark Soft Sapphire
#1B326A - Dark Soft Royal
#1B226A - Dark Muted Blue
#28285D - Dark Muted Royal
#282D5D - Dark Soft Blue
#1B1B6A - Dark Bright Sapphire
#0D2D77 - Dark Soft Ultramarine
#221B6A - Dark Soft Cornflower
#1B3A6A - Dark Muted Cobalt
#28325D - Dark Bright Cobalt
#0D2277 - Dark Muted Ultramarine
#2D285D - Midnight Blue
#191970
More blue shades
- Light Bright Cobalt
#637FEE - Pale Bright Cobalt
#889DF2 - Very Pale Bright Cobalt
#ACBBF6 - Palest Bright Cobalt
#D1D9FA - Darkest Soft Cobalt
#0A1029 - Very Dark Soft Cobalt
#121D49 - Deep Soft Cobalt
#23378B - Medium Dark Soft Cobalt
#2B45AB - Soft Cobalt
#3352CC - Medium Light Soft Cobalt
#546DD4 - Light Soft Cobalt
#7489DC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Cobalt?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Cobalt is #1B2A6A.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Cobalt?
Dark Soft Cobalt has an RGB value of 27, 42, 106 (rgb(27, 42, 106)). In HSL it is 229°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Cobalt?
Use white text on Dark Soft Cobalt. White text has a contrast ratio of 13.24:1 and black text has 1.59:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Cobalt?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Cobalt is #695B1B. Analogous colors #1B5169 and #341B69 also pair well.