#1D0B4C Hex Color
A serious, deep, and grounded near-black violet
This dark, near-black violet feels serious and grounded. Because the hex code #1d0b4c is so unsaturated, it works well as a base for moody interface designs. White text reads perfectly against this shade with a 17.4:1 contrast ratio. Use it for backgrounds, but balance the composition with brighter, metallic accents to avoid a muddy appearance in small spaces.
Questions about #1d0b4c
What is #1d0b4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d0b4c is rgb(29, 11, 76), in HSL hsl(257, 75%, 17%) and in CMYK 62%, 86%, 0%, 70%.
What design aesthetic works best with #1d0b4c?
#1d0b4c excels in minimalist and premium digital interfaces that prioritize high-contrast readability. Because it is so close to black, it provides a softer, more sophisticated foundation than pure black while maintaining enough depth to make bright UI elements or white typography stand out clearly.
Does #1d0b4c work well for large-scale backgrounds?
Yes, but it requires balance to avoid appearing muddy. Use #1d0b4c as a grounding, near-black violet background and pair it with metallic accents, soft creams, or vibrant highlights to maintain visual interest. Always test your text contrast to ensure accessibility remains high against this dark shade.
Is #1d0b4c readable on white or black?
#1d0b4c has a 17.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.