Color swatch image showing #1B557D with RGB(27,85,125) values

#1B557D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #1B557D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#1B557D Color Information

#1B557D RGB value is (27, 85, 125). The hex color red value is 27, green is 85, and blue is 125. Its HSL format shows a hue of 204°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 78 percent, 32 percent, 0 percent, 51 percent.

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#1B557D Color Meaning

Color #1B557D conveys maritime resolve, intellectual depth, and composed authority. Color #1B557D is a deep, slightly green-leaning navy that evokes the shadowed waters off coastal cliffs—calm on the surface, powerful below. Unlike brighter blues, #1B557D avoids cheerfulness, favoring instead a tone of quiet command. In color psychology, dark blues like color #1B557D are consistently linked to trust, competence, and long-term thinking, which explains their dominance in finance, legal, and academic branding. #1B557D hue signals reliability without rigidity, making #1B557D ideal for institutions that must balance tradition with relevance. Functionally, color #1B557D excels in both print and digital applications where readability and gravitas matter. #1B557D provides excellent contrast against white or light greys while reducing glare compared to pure black—critical for long-form reading in reports or dashboards. Accessibility studies confirm that color #1B557D meets WCAG AA standards for text when used correctly, supporting inclusive design. In packaging, #1B557D conveys premium quality without elitism, especially in skincare, spirits, and artisanal goods where heritage is implied but not shouted. Symbolically, color #1B557D represents depth that reveals itself over time—like ocean currents or archival knowledge. #1B557D is not the blue of instant answers but of sustained inquiry. In spiritual contexts, #1B557D aligns with the third eye chakra: perception refined through patience. Designers choose color #1B557D when they want to anchor a palette in stability without dullness. Its richness comes not from brightness but from restraint—a chromatic embodiment of earned wisdom.

Color Conversion

Convert #1B557D 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
#1B557D
RGB
rgb(27, 85, 125)
HSL
hsl(204°, 64%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(78%, 32%, 0%, 51%)
HSV
hsv(204°, 78%, 49%)
XYZ
7.4022 8.2107 20.5967
Yxy
8.2107 0.2044 0.2268
Hunter Lab
28.6543 -0.1070 -0.9845
CIE-Lab
34.4179 -3.7959 -27.8817

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red27 / 255 (11%)
11%
Green85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue125 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Magenta32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)51 / 100 (51%)
51%

Color Variations

#1B557D 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

#1B557D 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 #1B557D 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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#1B557D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1B557D 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

#1B557D

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1B557D;

Text Color

color: #1B557D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1B557D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1B557D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1B557D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B557D 0%, #11364e 100%);

#1B557D Color FAQs

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