#1E2832 Hex Color
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Not quite navy and not quite black, this dark shade of blue leans closer to charcoal. The hex code #1e2832 carries a heavy gray undertone, which suits dark mode backgrounds and finance or tech branding. White text reaches about 14.9:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Pair it with terracotta to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #1e2832
What is #1e2832 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e2832 is rgb(30, 40, 50), in HSL hsl(210, 25%, 16%) and in CMYK 40%, 20%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #1e2832?
Warm, earthy accents carry this color best: terracotta, muted gold, or burnt orange. Cool grays and bright whites suit finance and tech work, but warm accents keep it from reading flat.
Is #1e2832 readable on white or black?
#1e2832 has a 14.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.40:1 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.