#1E2728 Hex Color
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#1e2728 is a very dark, muted cyan with gray and blue-green undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, shadowy mood suited to dark interfaces, aerospace branding, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm white or pale coral accents. White text remains highly readable, with about 15.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #1e2728.
Questions about #1e2728
What is #1e2728 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e2728 is rgb(30, 39, 40), in HSL hsl(186, 14%, 14%) and in CMYK 25%, 2%, 0%, 84%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1e2728?
Warm white, pale coral, muted terracotta, and soft gold pair well with #1e2728 because their warmth offsets its cool blue-green undertones while creating clear visual separation for text, controls, and decorative accents.
Is #1e2728 warm or cool?
#1e2728 reads as a cool, blue-green neutral because its cyan undertone is stronger than any warmth in the dark gray base, especially when paired with crisp light text and restrained accents. It suits serious interfaces, dashboards, and moody layouts.
Is #1e2728 readable on white or black?
#1e2728 has a 15.26:1 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.