#1E0687 Hex Color
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A high-chroma, deep indigo with a strong violet cast, #1e0687 creates an authoritative presence. This shade excels as a dominant background for night-themed interfaces or luxury branding. Because it is quite dark, use white text for optimal readability, as it offers a 14.7:1 contrast ratio. Designers often pair this hex code with muted golds or creams to prevent the palette from feeling too moody.
Questions about #1e0687
What is #1e0687 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e0687 is rgb(30, 6, 135), in HSL hsl(251, 91%, 28%) and in CMYK 78%, 96%, 0%, 47%.
What colors work best when paired with #1e0687?
This deep indigo thrives when balanced by soft, contrasting neutrals like cream or warm metallics like muted gold. These combinations prevent the color from appearing too moody while maintaining the sophisticated and authoritative character of #1e0687 in your final layout.
Is #1e0687 suitable for text-heavy interface designs?
Because #1e0687 is extremely dark, it works best as a background rather than a text color. For optimal readability and accessibility compliance, always overlay this shade with white or very light-colored typography to ensure sufficient contrast for your users.
Is #1e0687 readable on white or black?
#1e0687 has a 14.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.