#1E174C Hex Color
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#1e174c is a dark, muted indigo with a cool blue-violet cast and very low lightness. Its serious, mysterious character suits dark interfaces, meditation themes, formal branding, and night-sky layouts. Use the hex code #1e174c as a dominant base with pale lavender or warm burgundy accents. White text achieves about 16.4:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #1e174c
What is #1e174c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e174c is rgb(30, 23, 76), in HSL hsl(248, 54%, 19%) and in CMYK 61%, 70%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #1e174c?
Pair #1e174c with pale lavender, muted mauve, or a restrained burgundy accent to soften its heavy blue-violet base without losing formality. These combinations work well in brand palettes, editorial layouts, and dark interface themes.
Is #1e174c readable on white or black?
#1e174c has a 16.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.