#1E176B Hex Color
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Not quite navy, not quite purple, #1e176b is a dark indigo with a muted, cool cast. Its low lightness makes it a strong base for dark mode UIs and moody layouts, where white text hits a 15.1:1 contrast ratio. It reads richer next to warm accents like burnt orange than against plain gray. Use the hex code #1e176b as a dominant tone in formal or night sky designs.
Questions about #1e176b
What is #1e176b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e176b is rgb(30, 23, 107), in HSL hsl(245, 65%, 25%) and in CMYK 72%, 79%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #1e176b?
Warm accents like burnt orange and burgundy bring out its richness, while muted gold keeps it feeling formal. Skip pale grays, which wash out its depth.
Is #1e176b readable on white or black?
#1e176b has a 15.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.