#191823 Hex Color
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#191823 is a dark, muted purple with inky gray undertones and very low lightness. Its gloomy, serious character suits dark-mode interfaces, gaming visuals, and luxury or spiritual branding. Use it as a dominant background with pale lavender or warm ivory accents. The hex code #191823 supports clear white body text, with about a 17.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #191823
What is #191823 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #191823 is rgb(25, 24, 35), in HSL hsl(245, 19%, 12%) and in CMYK 29%, 31%, 0%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #191823?
#191823 pairs well with pale lavender, warm ivory, and other soft light neutrals, which brighten its nearly black purple base without losing its subdued mood and create clear visual separation. Use these accents for buttons, headings, borders, or highlights.
Does #191823 work with white text?
#191823 reaches about a 17.6:1 contrast ratio with white, so it supports highly readable text on dark interfaces, headers, navigation, and other areas where strong separation matters for many users. Check the final font and layout in context.
Is #191823 readable on white or black?
#191823 has a 17.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.