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#1D5EAD

Brightness
94.1
HSL (°,%,%)
213°, 71%, 40%
HSV V %
68%
Lab
40.1, 9.6, -47.9
PNG size
5.3 KB
Tone / Feel
dark, vivid cool hue
Black text 3.26:1 Fail (normal) · AA (large) (large)
White text 6.45:1 AA (normal) · AAA (large) (large)

Recommended text: White (6.45:1 — AA / AAA (large))

Color Profile: #1D5EAD

Common Name: Pantone Solid Uncoated - #1D5EAD

RGB: 29, 94, 173

HSL: 215°, 69%, 41%

Contrast with White: 4.4:1 (AA pass)

Contrast with Black: 8.7:1 (AA pass)

Mood Blurb:

With its rich, deep blue tone, #1D5EAD evokes a sense of stability and trust. It's often seen in professional settings and is associated with precision, technology, and reliability. This color has become a go-to for those looking for a strong, yet approachable blue, balancing energy with sophistication.

Close Named Matches:

  • Pantone Solid Uncoated - #1D5EAD (Exact match)
  • Australian Standard AS2700 Ultramarine - #275A91 (ΔE=14.71)
  • BS 381C French Blue - #2458AF (ΔE=6.59)
  • Pantone Premium Metallics Coated Egyptian Blue - #0060AE (ΔE=2.61)
  • Dulux Heritage Deep Ultramarine - #295078 (ΔE=24.17)

Why Designers Use It:

#1D5EAD is favored in industries where professionalism and trust are crucial. It's commonly found in corporate branding, technology, and government applications. The color is calming and dependable, which makes it highly versatile for creating designs that need to convey confidence and stability. Designers also use it to contrast with warmer tones, providing a cooler counterpart for more energetic designs. It remains popular in branding, particularly for tech companies, government agencies, and finance sectors. Given its roots in the ultramarine spectrum, #1D5EAD is deeply associated with the marine and aerospace industries as well.

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