#1C1E24 Hex Color
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#1c1e24 is an extremely dark, desaturated blue with strong grey undertones. It functions as a cleaner, more professional alternative to pure black for modern dark mode interfaces. Because it offers high readability with white text, it works best as a primary background color. Pair this hex code with muted neon accents or soft creams to keep the overall look balanced rather than flat.
Questions about #1c1e24
What is #1c1e24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1e24 is rgb(28, 30, 36), in HSL hsl(225, 13%, 13%) and in CMYK 22%, 17%, 0%, 86%.
Why use #1c1e24 instead of pure black for dark mode?
Using #1c1e24 provides a more natural, sophisticated appearance that reduces eye strain compared to harsh, absolute black backgrounds. Its subtle blue-grey undertones create a softer visual hierarchy, making it easier to read white or light-colored text on screen.
What color palettes work best with #1c1e24?
Pair #1c1e24 with soft creams or muted neon accents to prevent the design from feeling flat. This deep, moody blue creates an elegant contrast when accented with sage or warm terracotta tones, helping to ground your primary interface elements.
Is #1c1e24 readable on white or black?
#1c1e24 has a 16.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.