Color swatch image showing #1A242C with RGB(26,36,44) values

#1A242C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #1A242C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#1A242C Color Information

#1A242C RGB value is (26, 36, 44). The hex color red value is 26, green is 36, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 207°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of 14 percent. The CMYK process values are 41 percent, 18 percent, 0 percent, 83 percent.

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#1A242C Color Meaning

Color #1A242C signifies intellectual depth, reflective calm, and composed authority. #1A242C very dark, almost navy color #1A242C mirrors twilight skies and contemplative waters. Psychologically, #1A242C supports concentration, disciplined thinking, and emotional steadiness, promoting measured analysis and strategic focus. Culturally, color #1A242C appears in formal design, institutional branding, and classic textiles, representing dignity, trustworthiness, and sophistication. Spiritually, #1A242C channels introspection, wisdom, and deep mental clarity, fostering thoughtful awareness and inner composure. Its profound tone supports reflective and authoritative presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #1A242C 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
#1A242C
RGB
rgb(26, 36, 44)
HSL
hsl(207°, 26%, 14%)
CMYK
cmyk(41%, 18%, 0%, 83%)
HSV
hsv(207°, 41%, 17%)
XYZ
1.5115 1.6632 2.6242
Yxy
1.6632 0.2607 0.2868
Hunter Lab
12.8965 -0.0083 -0.0309
CIE-Lab
13.6102 -1.8939 -6.7192

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red26 / 255 (10%)
10%
Green36 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue44 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Magenta18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)83 / 100 (83%)
83%

Color Variations

#1A242C 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

#1A242C 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 #1A242C 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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#1A242C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1A242C 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

#1A242C

protanopia

#1e1e2a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1A242C;

Text Color

color: #1A242C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1A242C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1A242C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1A242C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A242C 0%, #131a20 100%);

#1A242C Color FAQs

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