#1B323A Hex Color
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Far from vivid, #1b323a is a dark, ashy cyan with a noticeable grey cast. Its low lightness makes it a solid base for dark mode interfaces and moody backgrounds, and white text reads clearly on it at about 13.4:1 contrast. Pair it with muted coral or warm amber to keep it from going flat. The hex code #1b323a suits serious, tech-leaning palettes.
Questions about #1b323a
What is #1b323a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b323a is rgb(27, 50, 58), in HSL hsl(195, 36%, 17%) and in CMYK 53%, 14%, 0%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #1b323a?
#1b323a pairs best with warm, muted tones like coral, amber, and dusty rose, which lift its grey cast. For text and UI elements, white gives the strongest contrast, while soft teal tints work for supporting surfaces.
What mood does #1b323a convey?
It reads serious and mysterious, driven by its low lightness and low saturation rather than its hue. That makes it a fit for moody branding, dark dashboards, and designs that need depth without stark black.
Is #1b323a readable on white or black?
#1b323a has a 13.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.