#1E293E Hex Color
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This dark, muted blue has a distinct ashy undertone that makes it feel serious and grounded. With high accessibility contrast against white text, #1e293e serves as a reliable base for dark mode interfaces in tech or finance branding. It lacks the intensity of standard primary colors, so pair it with warm metallics to avoid a washed-out, muddy appearance. The hex code is #1e293e.
Questions about #1e293e
What is #1e293e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e293e is rgb(30, 41, 62), in HSL hsl(219, 35%, 18%) and in CMYK 52%, 34%, 0%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #1e293e for a balanced interface?
Is #1e293e suitable for text-heavy dark mode designs?
Yes, #1e293e offers excellent readability when paired with high-contrast light text, making it a reliable, professional background for financial dashboards or tech platforms where clarity is essential. Avoid pairing it with dark grays to maintain sufficient contrast levels.
Is #1e293e readable on white or black?
#1e293e has a 14.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.