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Ink blue color

A dark blue like the ink in a classic ballpoint or fountain pen. It is a stylish alternative to navy for jackets, stationery and academic branding.

Also known as: Blue ink.

The hex code for ink blue is #1F3A5F. In RGB it is rgb(31, 58, 95), in HSL hsl(215, 51%, 25%) and in CMYK 67, 39, 0, 63.

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Pick a color to pair it with and see how it looks on clothes, interiors and design.

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About ink blue

Ink blue (#1F3A5F) is a cool, dark, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the blues family. It mixes 31 red, 58 green and 95 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in stationery, fashion, branding.

Swatch of Ink blue with its shades from light to dark · #1F3A5F
Ink blue · #1F3A5F

Ink blue shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Ink blue outfits: palettes by season

Outfit palettes with ink blue or a very close shade, each with 8 outfits to copy.

Smart casualFall · Men

Ink blue color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Dark brown
AnalogousClose to: Midnight green, Deep blue
Split complementaryClose to: Garnet, Army green
TetradicClose to: Byzantium, Dark brown, Spruce green

Ink blue color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Ink blue
Analogous palette · Ink blue
Complementary palette · Ink blue
Triadic palette · Ink blue
With neutrals palette · Ink blue
With an accent palette · Ink blue

Ink blue contrast with text

White textContrast 11.5:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 1.8:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --ink-blue: #1F3A5F;
  --ink-blue-rgb: 31, 58, 95;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--ink-blue); }
.text { color: var(--ink-blue); }

Colors similar to ink blue

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Swatch of Ink blue with its shades from light to dark · #1F3A5F
Swatch of Ink blue with its shades from light to dark · #1F3A5F

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for ink blue?

The hex code for ink blue is #1F3A5F. In RGB it is rgb(31, 58, 95), in HSL hsl(215, 51%, 25%) and in CMYK 67, 39, 0, 63.

What is the complementary color of ink blue?

Its complement on the color wheel is #5F441F, close to dark brown. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on ink blue?

Yes. The contrast with white is 11.5:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).