#1A0D2A Hex Color
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Dark mode interfaces and moody brand palettes are where this very dark purple earns its keep. The hex code #1a0d2a sits close to black, with a muted violet undertone that reads cool and serious. Use it as a dominant base in gaming or luxury layouts, and lift it with warm accents like amber or gold. White text passes contrast easily at about 18.5:1.
Questions about #1a0d2a
What is #1a0d2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a0d2a is rgb(26, 13, 42), in HSL hsl(267, 53%, 11%) and in CMYK 38%, 69%, 0%, 84%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #1a0d2a?
White text is the clearest choice, reaching about 18.5:1 contrast. That comfortably clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so small body text stays readable on this dark purple.
What colors pair well with #1a0d2a?
Warm accents like amber and brass gold keep this dark purple from turning muddy. Muted mauve and slate blue suit quieter, cooler palettes.
Is #1a0d2a readable on white or black?
#1a0d2a has a 18.50:1 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.