#1D1059 Hex Color
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This extremely dark indigo feels serious and grounded. With its strong violet undertones, #1d1059 serves as a sophisticated alternative to pure black in UI backgrounds or corporate branding. It provides excellent contrast for white text, ensuring high readability for body content. Because this shade is so saturated and dim, it functions best as a dominant base rather than a small accent color.
Questions about #1d1059
What is #1d1059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d1059 is rgb(29, 16, 89), in HSL hsl(251, 70%, 21%) and in CMYK 67%, 82%, 0%, 65%.
How should I use #1d1059 in UI design?
#1d1059 functions best as a dominant base color for backgrounds because it provides a softer, more sophisticated alternative to pure black. Use it with stark white or light cream text to maintain high readability across your interface components.
Does #1d1059 pair well with other colors?
This deep indigo pairs beautifully with metallic accents like gold or silver for a luxury feel, or with cream and soft gray to lighten the overall composition. It also creates a professional corporate look when balanced with bright, clean whites.
Is #1d1059 readable on white or black?
#1d1059 has a 16.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.