#1A0D82 Hex Color
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#1a0d82 is an intense, deep indigo that leans into navy territory. It is highly saturated and cool, offering a serious, moody backdrop for high-end branding or night-sky themes. Because this shade is so dark, it provides excellent readability for white body text with a 14.7:1 contrast ratio. Use the hex code #1a0d82 as a grounding base color to maintain its strong authority.
Questions about #1a0d82
What is #1a0d82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a0d82 is rgb(26, 13, 130), in HSL hsl(247, 82%, 28%) and in CMYK 80%, 90%, 0%, 49%.
Why is #1a0d82 effective for text-heavy interface designs?
#1a0d82 creates an incredibly high contrast ratio of 14.7:1 when paired with pure white text, ensuring optimal accessibility and readability for users. This deep indigo serves as a reliable, serious alternative to standard black in professional digital layouts.
What color combinations work best with #1a0d82?
This deep, saturated indigo anchors layouts when paired with bright, warm metallics like gold or soft creams to balance its cool temperature. It also provides a stable foundation for electric neons if you need to create a modern, high-tech aesthetic.
Is #1a0d82 readable on white or black?
#1a0d82 has a 14.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.