#1E1370 Hex Color
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#1e1370 is a dark, highly saturated indigo with a cool blue-violet cast. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, mysterious tone suited to meditation, luxury, finance, and night-sky themes. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 15.2:1 contrast. Pair it with burgundy or silver. The hex code is #1e1370.
Questions about #1e1370
What is #1e1370 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e1370 is rgb(30, 19, 112), in HSL hsl(247, 71%, 26%) and in CMYK 73%, 83%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #1e1370?
#1e1370 pairs well with white, silver, burgundy, and pale blue-gray accents, balancing its deep, cool indigo base while preserving a refined, high-contrast look across interfaces, editorial layouts, and digital products. Use white for clarity and burgundy for richer contrast.
Is #1e1370 a warm or cool color?
#1e1370 reads as a cool color because its strong blue-violet cast sits on the blue side of indigo, while its high saturation and low lightness reinforce a focused, serious mood rather than the softness associated with warmer purple shades.
Is #1e1370 readable on white or black?
#1e1370 has a 15.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.