#1C1C3D Hex Color

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This very dark, unsaturated indigo reads like a muted navy. The hex code for #1c1c3d provides a solid, serious anchor for corporate or moody design palettes. Because it sits on the edge of black, it excels as a background color for interfaces. It offers high readability with white text, providing a 16.4:1 contrast ratio that keeps small body text clear and sharp.

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What is #1c1c3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #1c1c3d is rgb(28, 28, 61), in HSL hsl(240, 37%, 17%) and in CMYK 54%, 54%, 0%, 76%.

Which color schemes work best with #1c1c3d?

To create a balanced look, pair #1c1c3d with soft cream or subtle ivory to warm up the composition. For a more modern corporate aesthetic, use vibrant accent colors like coral or mint to cut through the depth of the dark indigo.

Is #1c1c3d readable on white or black?

#1c1c3d has a 16.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.

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