Color swatch image showing #1B5590 with RGB(27,85,144) values
Color swatch image showing #1B5590 with RGB(27,85,144) values

#1B5590 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #1B5590 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#1B5590 Color Information

#1B5590 RGB value is (27, 85, 144). The hex color red value is 27, green is 85, and blue is 144. Its HSL format shows a hue of 210°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 34 percent. The CMYK process values are 81 percent, 41 percent, 0 percent, 44 percent.

#1B5590 color swatch
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#1B5590 Color Meaning

Color #1B5590 signifies dependable clarity, timeless trust, and structured optimism. Color #1B5590—Pantone’s Color of the Year 2020—was chosen for its universal appeal and psychological stability during times of uncertainty. #1B5590 deep, slightly green-leaning blue evokes clear skies at dusk, naval uniforms, and institutional reliability. In corporate and civic branding, #1B5590 signals competence without coldness. Cognitive research confirms #1B5590 improves focus and reduces anxiety more effectively than greys in digital workspaces. In design systems, color #1B5590 functions as a versatile primary. #1B5590 meets WCAG AAA contrast standards against white for body text and performs well across print and screen media. #1B5590’s a staple in education, healthcare, and government interfaces where trust is non-negotiable. Print consistency is excellent, and its CMYK formula is widely calibrated. Color #1B5590 doesn’t chase trends—#1B5590 anchors them. Symbolically, color #1B5590 represents hope that plans. #1B5590 is not naive optimism but structured reassurance. In spiritual contexts, #1B5590 aligns with the throat chakra’s truthful mode: communication that connects. Designers use color #1B5590 when they want to signal stability with vision. Its confidence is quiet—but unwavering.

Color Conversion

Convert #1B5590 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#1B5590
RGB
rgb(27, 85, 144)
HSL
hsl(210°, 68%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(81%, 41%, 0%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(210°, 81%, 56%)
XYZ
8.7345 8.7436 27.6129
Yxy
8.7436 0.1937 0.1939
Hunter Lab
29.5696 0.1166 -1.5769
CIE-Lab
35.4859 3.7115 -37.8254

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red27 / 255 (11%)
11%
Green85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue144 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Magenta41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#1B5590 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#1B5590 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #1B5590 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#1B5590

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1B5590 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#1B5590

protanopia

#343582

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1B5590;

Text Color

color: #1B5590;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1B5590;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1B559040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1B5590;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B5590 0%, #113559 100%);

#1B5590 Color FAQs

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