#1C1C2A Hex Color
Sophisticated inky indigo for modern design
This muted, inky indigo sits right on the edge of grey. Because #1c1c2a is so dark and desaturated, it works best as a primary background for UI dark mode or moody branding. It supports white text with excellent readability, providing a softer, more sophisticated alternative to pure black. The hex code for this dim, dusty shade is #1c1c2a.
Questions about #1c1c2a
What is #1c1c2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1c2a is rgb(28, 28, 42), in HSL hsl(240, 20%, 14%) and in CMYK 33%, 33%, 0%, 84%.
Does #1c1c2a work well as a primary background color?
#1c1c2a functions exceptionally well as a dark mode background because its slight indigo undertone feels less harsh than standard black. It provides a grounded, sophisticated base that improves readability for white or light-toned text in modern web layouts.
Is #1c1c2a readable on white or black?
#1c1c2a has a 16.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.