#1A2025 Hex Color
Sophisticated dark blue grey alternative
This extremely dark, desaturated shade functions as a sophisticated alternative to pure black. With heavy blue-grey undertones, #1a2025 provides a grounded, moody base for modern dark mode interfaces. White text creates excellent contrast against this hex code, making it a legible choice for body copy or large backgrounds. It looks especially polished when paired with muted sage greens or warm, dusty metallics.
Questions about #1a2025
What is #1a2025 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a2025 is rgb(26, 32, 37), in HSL hsl(207, 17%, 12%) and in CMYK 30%, 14%, 0%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #1a2025 in a UI design?
#1a2025 works exceptionally well when paired with muted sage greens or warm, dusty metallics to create a balanced, professional contrast. Avoid harsh, bright primary colors, as they can clash with the subtle, desaturated undertones present in this deep shade.
Is #1a2025 readable on white or black?
#1a2025 has a 16.44:1 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.