#1E2234 Hex Color
Inky indigo for quiet depth
Dark and muted, #1e2234 is an inky indigo with gray undertones and a matte, almost-black finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to night-sky themes, meditation branding, and dark interfaces. Use the hex code #1e2234 as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 15.7:1 contrast for clear readability.
Questions about #1e2234
What is #1e2234 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e2234 is rgb(30, 34, 52), in HSL hsl(229, 27%, 16%) and in CMYK 42%, 35%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #1e2234?
Warm accents such as muted gold, copper, terracotta, and dusty mauve pair well with #1e2234, creating contrast against its cool, low-saturation base while giving dark interfaces a measured focal point.
Is #1e2234 warm or cool?
#1e2234 reads as a cool color because its blue and indigo character outweighs its muted gray undertone, giving it a reserved, shadowy feel rather than the warmth associated with red, orange, or yellow-based hues.
Is #1e2234 readable on white or black?
#1e2234 has a 15.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.