#13131B Hex Color
A sophisticated near-black with violet depths
#13131b is an almost black shade with quiet, desaturated violet undertones. This extremely dark color works best as a moody, sophisticated background rather than for large blocks of text. It pairs well with metallic accents or bright, high-contrast neon type. Because it offers a 18.5:1 contrast ratio against white, use it for UI elements where you need clean, readable text on a dark base.
Questions about #13131b
What is #13131b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #13131b is rgb(19, 19, 27), in HSL hsl(240, 17%, 9%) and in CMYK 30%, 30%, 0%, 89%.
How should I use #13131b in user interface design?
Use #13131b as a modern alternative to pure black for background layers or navigation bars. Its deep violet undertone feels softer and more premium on digital screens while maintaining excellent contrast ratios for white text elements.
What colors pair well with the deep tone of #13131b?
Pair #13131b with bright, high-contrast neon colors like electric blue or acid green to create a striking futuristic aesthetic. Metallic silver or copper accents also work exceptionally well against this dark base for a sophisticated, luxury feel.
Is #13131b readable on white or black?
#13131b has a 18.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.13:1 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.