#1D2228 Hex Color
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Far from a vivid blue, #1d2228 is a dark, grayed-down navy that sits close to charcoal. The hex code carries low saturation and deep lightness, which gives it a serious, moody feel. It works best as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces, finance dashboards, and tech branding. Pair it with warm amber or burgundy accents to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #1d2228
What is #1d2228 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d2228 is rgb(29, 34, 40), in HSL hsl(213, 16%, 14%) and in CMYK 27%, 15%, 0%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #1d2228?
Warm accents like amber, burnt orange, or burgundy give #1d2228 contrast without breaking its muted character. Cool grays and slate tones also work if you want a tighter, monochrome scheme.
Is #1d2228 readable on white or black?
#1d2228 has a 16.00:1 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.