#1C2251 Hex Color
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#1c2251 is a dark, dusty indigo that leans toward navy. The near-black depth recalls mixing black into a standard blue. Its muted, matte character suits a dominant base role in dark mode UI and moody branding. White text reads clearly on it at about 15:1 contrast, so small body copy passes AA. Pair it with burgundy for a richer, more formal palette than gray.
Questions about #1c2251
What is #1c2251 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c2251 is rgb(28, 34, 81), in HSL hsl(233, 49%, 21%) and in CMYK 65%, 58%, 0%, 68%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1c2251?
Burgundy, muted gold, and dusty rose all flatter #1c2251 without fighting its low saturation. Bright oranges tend to clash, while soft gray blues keep the palette calm and monochrome.
Is #1c2251 readable on white or black?
#1c2251 has a 15.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.