#1E2632 Hex Color
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Sitting between navy and charcoal, this dark blue carries a gray, inky undertone. The hex code is #1e2632. Its low saturation suits dark mode backgrounds and finance or government branding where restraint matters. White text on #1e2632 reaches about 15.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA, so small body copy stays readable. It works best as a dominant base, warmed up with a muted ochre or burgundy accent.
Questions about #1e2632
What is #1e2632 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e2632 is rgb(30, 38, 50), in HSL hsl(216, 25%, 16%) and in CMYK 40%, 24%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #1e2632?
Muted ochre, dusty coral, and burgundy all lift #1e2632 without fighting its gray undertone. Skip bright saturated blues nearby, since they flatten its depth.
Is #1e2632 readable on white or black?
#1e2632 has a 15.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.