#1C3338 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #1c3338 is a blue-green cyan with gray and green undertones. Its low lightness gives it a serious, mysterious feel, while restrained saturation keeps it from looking vivid. The hex code works well as a moody UI background, dominant brand base, or technology accent, and white text reaches about 13.3:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #1c3338
What is #1c3338 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c3338 is rgb(28, 51, 56), in HSL hsl(191, 33%, 16%) and in CMYK 50%, 9%, 0%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #1c3338?
#1c3338 pairs well with warm off-white, muted terracotta, and burgundy, which add contrast without making its low-light, gray-green character feel harsh, while keeping the overall palette grounded and slightly atmospheric.
Is #1c3338 readable on white or black?
#1c3338 has a 13.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.