#1A0072 Hex Color
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Dark indigo with a cool blue-violet cast, #1a0072 is highly saturated yet very low in lightness. Its serious, mysterious character suits night-sky themes, spiritual brands, luxury packaging, and formal interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 16.3:1 contrast. The hex code #1a0072 also pairs well with burgundy and pale lavender.
Questions about #1a0072
What is #1a0072 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a0072 is rgb(26, 0, 114), in HSL hsl(254, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 77%, 100%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #1a0072 in a design palette?
#1a0072 pairs well with pale lavender, burgundy, and muted gold, which add separation without weakening its serious depth. Use pale neutrals for open space, or reserve warmer accents for buttons, highlights, and small details rather than large competing areas.
Is #1a0072 readable on white or black?
#1a0072 has a 16.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.