#1C2134 Hex Color
A shadowed indigo with inky depth
Dark and muted, #1c2134 is a low-saturation indigo with a cool blue-violet cast and matte, inky depth. This hex code brings seriousness, structure, and mystery to dark interfaces, night-sky themes, and luxury branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 16:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #1c2134
What is #1c2134 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c2134 is rgb(28, 33, 52), in HSL hsl(228, 30%, 16%) and in CMYK 46%, 37%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #1c2134?
Muted burgundy, dusty mauve, and warm cream pair well with #1c2134, adding controlled warmth without overpowering its dark blue-violet base, while white keeps text crisp and high contrast in editorial or luxury palettes.
Is #1c2134 suitable for text and UI backgrounds?
#1c2134 works well as a dark UI background because white text reaches about a 16:1 contrast ratio, comfortably exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text when the surrounding type is rendered in white.
Is #1c2134 readable on white or black?
#1c2134 has a 15.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.