#1B0874 Hex Color
A serious and authoritative deep indigo
The hex code #1b0874 defines a dense, ink-like indigo that feels serious and authoritative. It serves as an excellent dark base for high-contrast UI designs or moody, professional branding. With a 15.7:1 contrast ratio against white, text remains highly legible. For those seeking deeper purple tones, this shade acts as a reliable, structured anchor that avoids feeling too playful.
Questions about #1b0874
What is #1b0874 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b0874 is rgb(27, 8, 116), in HSL hsl(251, 87%, 24%) and in CMYK 77%, 93%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #1b0874?
Is #1b0874 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #1b0874 is excellent for body text or headers because it maintains a high contrast ratio against light backgrounds. Its dark, saturated nature ensures legibility while feeling more refined and modern than standard black text on white surfaces.
Is #1b0874 readable on white or black?
#1b0874 has a 15.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.