#1A0689 Hex Color
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This intense, dark indigo provides a powerful foundation for serious branding or night-themed interfaces. With its deep saturation and authoritative presence, the hex code #1a0689 serves well as a primary background or a heavy accent against metallic golds. White text stands out clearly against this shade, making it a reliable choice for accessible UI design. For other shades of purple, it remains a strong, cold-toned anchor.
Questions about #1a0689
What is #1a0689 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a0689 is rgb(26, 6, 137), in HSL hsl(249, 92%, 28%) and in CMYK 81%, 96%, 0%, 46%.
Does #1a0689 work well with metallic accents?
Yes, the deep saturation of #1a0689 creates a striking contrast against metallic golds and brass tones, making it an excellent choice for luxury branding. This pairing adds a sense of depth and weight that softer navies often lack in print and digital design.
Is #1a0689 a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
While #1a0689 works best as a background or heavy accent, it is generally too dark for primary body text. Instead, use it as a high-contrast container for crisp white typography to maintain optimal readability and accessibility standards in modern dark-mode designs.
Is #1a0689 readable on white or black?
#1a0689 has a 14.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.