#13001E Hex Color
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This near-black shade carries an intense, somber weight perfect for minimal, high-contrast UI backgrounds. Because it is so dark and unsaturated, #13001e provides a stable, serious base that makes white text pop with exceptional readability. Use it for luxury branding or editorial headers where you need elegance without the starkness of pure black. Pair it with soft, muted greys to avoid muddying your overall design.
Questions about #13001e
What is #13001e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #13001e is rgb(19, 0, 30), in HSL hsl(278, 100%, 6%) and in CMYK 37%, 100%, 0%, 88%.
How does #13001e perform in UI design compared to pure black?
#13001e provides a much softer, more sophisticated alternative to pure black by introducing subtle violet undertones. This prevents the harshness often found in absolute blacks while still maintaining excellent readability for white text in modern, elegant digital interfaces.
What colors pair best with #13001e for a balanced palette?
#13001e works beautifully with silver or soft, muted greys to create a high-end, neutral look without muddying the design. For an accent, consider using a muted gold or cream to bring out the subtle violet richness in the base.
Is #13001e readable on white or black?
#13001e has a 20.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.