#1A1E28 Hex Color
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Dark, inky, and almost grey, #1a1e28 is a blue that sits right at the edge of black. Its low saturation keeps it somber, so it reads best as a dominant background in dark mode UI, finance branding, and moody editorial layouts. White text holds a strong 16.7:1 contrast against the hex code #1a1e28, which makes fine print easy to read. Pair it with muted amber or dusty rose to cut the gloom.
Questions about #1a1e28
What is #1a1e28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a1e28 is rgb(26, 30, 40), in HSL hsl(223, 21%, 13%) and in CMYK 35%, 25%, 0%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #1a1e28?
Warm, muted accents like amber, dusty rose, or burnt sienna lift #1a1e28 out of its gloom and stop large surfaces from feeling flat. Cool slate grays also work if you want a quieter, monochrome palette.
Is #1a1e28 readable on white or black?
#1a1e28 has a 16.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.