#1A1551 Hex Color
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Reach for #1a1551 when a design needs a dark base with depth. This deep indigo sits between navy and violet, dim and unsaturated, so it suits night sky themes, dark mode UI, and moody brand palettes. It works best as a dominant background: white text on the hex code reaches about 16.5:1 contrast, keeping small type readable. Pair it with muted brass or burgundy for a richer feel than plain gray.
Questions about #1a1551
What is #1a1551 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a1551 is rgb(26, 21, 81), in HSL hsl(245, 59%, 20%) and in CMYK 68%, 74%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #1a1551?
Muted brass, burgundy, and dusty mauve flatter #1a1551 better than plain gray does. Its low saturation leaves room for neighbors, so soft or warm mid-tones stand out without clashing.
Is #1a1551 readable on white or black?
#1a1551 has a 16.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.