Very Dark Muted Cobalt is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #1C2340, which equals rgb(28, 35, 64) in RGB and hsl(228, 39%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C56 M45 Y0 K75, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#1C2340 - RGB
28, 35, 64 - HSL
228°, 39%, 18% - CMYK
56, 45, 0, 75 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Very Dark Muted 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 15.40:1. Its complementary color is #40391C.
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Very Dark Muted Cobalt color codes
| HEX | #1C2340 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(28, 35, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(228, 39%, 18%) |
| HSV | 228°, 56%, 25% |
| CMYK | 56%, 45%, 0%, 75% |
| Decimal | 1844032 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Muted Cobalt
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D9DADF - 100
#B3B6BF - 200
#8E91A0 - 300
#686C80 - 400
#424860 - 500
#1C2340 - 600
#171D35 - 700
#13172B - 800
#0E1220 - 900
#090C15 - 950
#05060B
Color harmonies for Very Dark Muted Cobalt
- Complementary
#40391C≈ Very Dark Muted Amber - Analogous −30°
#1C3540≈ Very Dark Muted Azure - Analogous +30°
#271C40≈ Very Dark Muted Periwinkle - Triadic +120°
#401C23≈ Very Dark Muted Ruby - Triadic +240°
#23401C≈ Very Dark Muted Shamrock - Split 150°
#40271C≈ Very Dark Muted Persimmon - Split 210°
#35401C≈ Very Dark Muted Spring Bud
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Muted Cobalt
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Muted Cobalt | Aa | 15.40:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Muted Cobalt | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Muted Cobalt
background-color: #1C2340;color: #1C2340;background-color: rgb(28, 35, 64);background-color: hsl(228, 39%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-muted-cobalt: #1C2340; }class="bg-[#1C2340]"Colors similar to Very Dark Muted Cobalt
- Very Dark Muted Sapphire
#1C2740 - Very Dark Muted Royal
#1C1F40 - Very Dark Muted Cornflower
#1C2A40 - Very Dark Muted Blue
#1C1C40 - Very Dark Muted Ultramarine
#1F1C40 - Very Dark Muted Indigo
#231C40 - Very Dark Dusty Blue
#252537 - Very Dark Soft Sapphire
#122349 - Very Dark Muted Iris
#271C40 - Very Dark Dusty Royal
#252737 - Very Dark Muted Cerulean
#1C2E40 - Very Dark Dusty Cobalt
#252837
More blue shades
- Medium Light Soft Cobalt
#546DD4 - Light Soft Cobalt
#7489DC - Pale Soft Cobalt
#95A5E4 - Very Pale Soft Cobalt
#B6C1ED - Palest Soft Cobalt
#D6DCF5 - Darkest Muted Cobalt
#0F1324 - Dark Muted Cobalt
#28325D - Deep Muted Cobalt
#344279 - Medium Dark Muted Cobalt
#405196 - Muted Cobalt
#4D61B2 - Medium Light Muted Cobalt
#697ABF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Muted Cobalt?
The HEX code for Very Dark Muted Cobalt is #1C2340.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Muted Cobalt?
Very Dark Muted Cobalt has an RGB value of 28, 35, 64 (rgb(28, 35, 64)). In HSL it is 228°, 39%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Muted Cobalt?
Use white text on Very Dark Muted Cobalt. White text has a contrast ratio of 15.40:1 and black text has 1.36:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Muted Cobalt?
The complementary color of Very Dark Muted Cobalt is #40391C. Analogous colors #1C3540 and #271C40 also pair well.