#1C16B0 Hex Color
Deep Navy With a Violet Edge
Close to midnight ink, #1c16b0 is a dark navy with a violet undertone that keeps it from reading flat. Its low lightness gives white text about 11.7:1 contrast, so it works as a dark mode background or a dominant base for finance and security branding. Pair it with burgundy or amber for richness, since plain gray can make it look muddy. The hex code for this navy is #1c16b0.
Questions about #1c16b0
What is #1c16b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c16b0 is rgb(28, 22, 176), in HSL hsl(242, 78%, 39%) and in CMYK 84%, 88%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #1c16b0?
Warm amber and burgundy bring out the violet undertone in #1c16b0 and keep it from looking flat. Soft cream and muted gold are safe picks for corporate or nautical layouts.
Is #1c16b0 readable on white or black?
#1c16b0 has a 11.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.