St Tropaz

General Information about #1C4E98

The hexadecimal color code #1C4E98 represents a dark shade of blue, often referred to as "St Tropaz". It is composed of 11% red, 31% green, and 60% blue. In the RGB color model, this color is created by mixing these three primary colors in specific proportions. The color is often associated with feelings of calmness, trustworthiness, and stability. It finds application in various design fields, including web design, graphic design, and interior design, where its soothing and reliable characteristics are valued. It's commonly used to create a sense of professionalism or tranquility. The color #1C4E98 has a wave length of 473.17 nm. It's CMYK value is C:0.82, M:0.49, Y:0.00, K:0.40. The closest websafe color code is #336699.

The color #1C4E98, also known as St Tropaz, presents some accessibility challenges. With a relatively dark hue, it requires careful consideration when used as a background or text color. Ensuring sufficient contrast is crucial for users with visual impairments. A light text color, such as white or a very pale yellow, would be advisable when using #1C4E98 as a background. Similarly, if used as a text color, a light background would be necessary. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) recommend specific contrast ratios for different levels of conformance, and it's essential to verify that the chosen color pairing meets these standards to provide an inclusive user experience. Tools are available online to check color contrast ratios and determine compliance with accessibility guidelines. Remember that sufficient contrast benefits all users, not just those with visual impairments, by improving readability and reducing eye strain. Employing strategies such as bolding text or increasing font size can also help enhance readability when using colors with moderate contrast.

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• Web Design

  In web design, #1C4E98 can serve as a primary color for headers, navigation bars, or button backgrounds, conveying a sense of trust and stability. When implementing it in a web design, it could be used as the main color to highlight the brand personality and corporate identity. This color provides a sense of security and can be perfectly aligned with a business that handle money or sensitive data. It is best used with either white or very light nuances of yellow, grey or green. Do not combine it with other dark shades or colors.

• Interior Design

  In interior design, #1C4E98 can be used as an accent color for walls, furniture, or decorative elements in rooms where a calming and sophisticated atmosphere is desired. Consider using it in combination with cream or light-grey color shades. This color would be best suited for living rooms or bed rooms. It brings a cool and relaxing vibe to the room and helps to clear your mind and calm down after a long day at work. It can also be used for office environments, especially in customer support centers where a cool mind is required.

• Fashion

  In fashion, this dark blue can be incorporated into clothing designs, either as a solid color for garments or as an accent color for patterns and accessories. It works perfectly as a standalone color for business clothes or for smart-casual wear, such as polo shirts or chinos. It can also be perfectly combined with white or other light shades of grey, yellow or green to give the outfit a stylish, modern look.

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