#130170 Hex Color

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This intense, ink-like indigo is nearly black, providing a serious and authoritative base for dark mode interfaces. Because it is so saturated, #130170 works best as a primary background color rather than for small text. It pairs beautifully with bright, warm accents like gold or amber to break up the gloom. The hex code for this shade is #130170.

Questions about #130170

What is #130170 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #130170 is rgb(19, 1, 112), in HSL hsl(250, 98%, 22%) and in CMYK 83%, 99%, 0%, 56%.
Does #130170 work well for text on websites?
Using #130170 as body text is not recommended because the color is too dark and nearly black, which reduces readability against most backgrounds. Instead, reserve this shade for high-impact backgrounds or large, bold branding elements.
What colors pair well with #130170?
This deep indigo thrives when contrasted with bright, warm tones that prevent it from feeling muddy. It pairs exceptionally well with gold or amber accents, which provide a necessary visual pop against such a dark, serious base.
Is #130170 readable on white or black?
#130170 has a 16.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.