#1E173D Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated violet carries a serious and mysterious presence. Because it is so dim, it works best as a moody background rather than for fine details or small text. Pair #1e173d with soft creams or muted golds to lift its heavy tone. The hex code for this cool, dusty purple is #1e173d, and it offers excellent contrast when paired with white text for UI readability.
Questions about #1e173d
What is #1e173d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e173d is rgb(30, 23, 61), in HSL hsl(251, 45%, 16%) and in CMYK 51%, 62%, 0%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #1e173d in a palette?
Is #1e173d suitable for small text or body copy?
It is generally not recommended to use #1e173d for small text because its dark, dim nature can reduce legibility against many backgrounds. It performs best as a solid, moody background color, providing excellent contrast only when paired with crisp white or very light text.
Is #1e173d readable on white or black?
#1e173d has a 16.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.