Very Dark Muted Blue is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #1C1C40, which equals rgb(28, 28, 64) in RGB and hsl(240, 39%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C56 M56 Y0 K75, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#1C1C40 - RGB
28, 28, 64 - HSL
240°, 39%, 18% - CMYK
56, 56, 0, 75 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Very Dark Muted 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. 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 16.29:1. Its complementary color is #40401C.
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Very Dark Muted Blue color codes
| HEX | #1C1C40 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(28, 28, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 39%, 18%) |
| HSV | 240°, 56%, 25% |
| CMYK | 56%, 56%, 0%, 75% |
| Decimal | 1842240 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Muted Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D9D9DF - 100
#B3B3BF - 200
#8E8EA0 - 300
#686880 - 400
#424260 - 500
#1C1C40 - 600
#171735 - 700
#13132B - 800
#0E0E20 - 900
#090915 - 950
#05050B
Color harmonies for Very Dark Muted Blue
- Complementary
#40401C≈ Very Dark Muted Citron - Analogous −30°
#1C2E40≈ Very Dark Muted Azure - Analogous +30°
#2E1C40≈ Very Dark Muted Periwinkle - Triadic +120°
#401C1C≈ Very Dark Muted Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#1C401C≈ Very Dark Muted Shamrock - Split 150°
#402E1C≈ Very Dark Muted Persimmon - Split 210°
#2E401C≈ Very Dark Muted Fern
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Muted Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Muted Blue | Aa | 16.29:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Muted Blue | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Muted Blue
background-color: #1C1C40;color: #1C1C40;background-color: rgb(28, 28, 64);background-color: hsl(240, 39%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-muted-blue: #1C1C40; }class="bg-[#1C1C40]"Colors similar to Very Dark Muted Blue
- Very Dark Muted Ultramarine
#1F1C40 - Very Dark Muted Royal
#1C1F40 - Very Dark Muted Indigo
#231C40 - Very Dark Muted Cobalt
#1C2340 - Very Dark Muted Iris
#271C40 - Very Dark Muted Periwinkle
#2A1C40 - Very Dark Soft Cobalt
#121D49 - Very Dark Muted Sapphire
#1C2740 - Very Dark Soft Royal
#121849 - Very Dark Soft Indigo
#1D1249 - Very Dark Soft Sapphire
#122349 - Very Dark Soft Ultramarine
#181249
More blue shades
- Medium Light Soft Blue
#5454D4 - Light Soft Blue
#7474DC - Pale Soft Blue
#9595E4 - Very Pale Soft Blue
#B6B6ED - Palest Soft Blue
#D6D6F5 - Darkest Muted Blue
#0F0F24 - Dark Muted Blue
#28285D - Deep Muted Blue
#343479 - Medium Dark Muted Blue
#404096 - Muted Blue
#4D4DB2 - Medium Light Muted Blue
#6969BF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Muted Blue?
The HEX code for Very Dark Muted Blue is #1C1C40.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Muted Blue?
Very Dark Muted Blue has an RGB value of 28, 28, 64 (rgb(28, 28, 64)). In HSL it is 240°, 39%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Muted Blue?
Use white text on Very Dark Muted Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 16.29:1 and black text has 1.29:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Muted Blue?
The complementary color of Very Dark Muted Blue is #40401C. Analogous colors #1C2E40 and #2E1C40 also pair well.