#1C1C44 Hex Color
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Darker than a midnight sky and only a step from black, this indigo-navy reads dim and dusty. The hex code #1c1c44 works best as a dark UI background or supporting tone, where white text reaches about 16.2:1 contrast. It pairs richer with burgundy or dusty gold than with bright blues.
Questions about #1c1c44
What is #1c1c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1c44 is rgb(28, 28, 68), in HSL hsl(240, 42%, 19%) and in CMYK 59%, 59%, 0%, 73%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1c1c44?
Dusty gold, burgundy, and muted terracotta bring warmth to #1c1c44 without fighting its cool undertone. Keep bright whites for text and small elements, since large white blocks next to it can wash the shade out.
Is #1c1c44 readable on white or black?
#1c1c44 has a 16.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.