#1C10C9 Hex Color
Saturated navy that borders on violet
A dark, saturated blue with a violet lean, #1c10c9 reads more electric navy than muted denim. Its low lightness and high chroma give it a moody, authoritative feel, best used as a dominant base in dark UI or corporate branding. White text passes contrast easily here at about 10.7:1. Pair it with warm golds or burgundy so it never turns cold.
Questions about #1c10c9
What is #1c10c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c10c9 is rgb(28, 16, 201), in HSL hsl(244, 85%, 43%) and in CMYK 86%, 92%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #1c10c9?
Warm golds and amber balance its cool, violet-leaning blue and keep it from feeling cold. Burgundy also works well for richer, more traditional palettes, while crisp white text keeps interfaces readable.
Is #1c10c9 readable on white or black?
#1c10c9 has a 10.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.