#1B0895 Hex Color
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Dark and highly saturated, #1b0895 is a cool blue-indigo with a strong violet undertone. Its depth suggests mystery, authority, and control, making it effective for technology, finance, security, or spiritual branding. Use it as a dominant background with white type, which has about a 13.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #1b0895.
Questions about #1b0895
What is #1b0895 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b0895 is rgb(27, 8, 149), in HSL hsl(248, 90%, 31%) and in CMYK 82%, 95%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #1b0895 in a palette?
Is #1b0895 a warm or cool color?
#1b0895 reads as a cool color because its blue base dominates, while its strong violet undertone adds richness, intensity, and a slightly mysterious character rather than warmth overall. This makes it suitable for controlled, confident visual systems.
Is #1b0895 readable on white or black?
#1b0895 has a 13.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.