#1E2789 Hex Color
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Dark indigo with a strong blue base, #1e2789 has high saturation and low lightness, giving designs a serious, controlled edge. It suits security, finance, technology, and formal branding as a dominant background or structured accent. Pair it with burgundy or warm gray for contrast. The hex code #1e2789 supports clear white body text at about 12.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #1e2789
What is #1e2789 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e2789 is rgb(30, 39, 137), in HSL hsl(235, 64%, 33%) and in CMYK 78%, 72%, 0%, 46%.
Which colors pair well with #1e2789?
Burgundy and warm gray pair well with #1e2789 by balancing its cool, saturated blue base with warmth or restraint, making them useful choices for richer contrast, quiet interfaces, and polished formal branding.
Is #1e2789 readable on white or black?
#1e2789 has a 12.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 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.