#1E2637 Hex Color
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This dark, muted blue carries a matte finish and heavy, inky undertones. Because it sits so close to charcoal, #1e2637 works better as a sophisticated background color for UI design than as a small accent. Pair it with soft cream or muted mustard to break up its serious, industrial feel. White text is highly readable against this hex code, making it an excellent choice for modern, accessible interfaces.
Questions about #1e2637
What is #1e2637 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e2637 is rgb(30, 38, 55), in HSL hsl(221, 29%, 17%) and in CMYK 45%, 31%, 0%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #1e2637 for design schemes?
Because #1e2637 carries such a deep, industrial weight, it functions best when contrasted with lighter, warmer hues like soft cream or muted mustard. Using these warmer tones prevents the color from feeling too cold and adds necessary visual energy to your interface.
Is #1e2637 readable on white or black?
#1e2637 has a 15.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.