#1B1C3C Hex Color
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This inky, desaturated navy provides a serious, stable foundation for dark-mode interfaces. Because it maintains a 16.4:1 contrast ratio with white text, it ensures high readability even for small body copy. Use #1b1c3c as a base background rather than an accent to maintain a clean, professional aesthetic. It pairs well with copper or light cream tones. The hex code is #1b1c3c.
Questions about #1b1c3c
What is #1b1c3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b1c3c is rgb(27, 28, 60), in HSL hsl(238, 38%, 17%) and in CMYK 55%, 53%, 0%, 76%.
Where should I use #1b1c3c in a UI design?
#1b1c3c is best utilized as a primary background color for dark-themed interfaces where readability is the top priority. Because it provides a deep, matte base, it keeps white or light-colored text from vibrating, ensuring a comfortable reading experience.
What colors pair well with #1b1c3c?
Is #1b1c3c readable on white or black?
#1b1c3c has a 16.43:1 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.