#1E2A2B Hex Color
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This desaturated, dark teal lands somewhere between cyan and slate grey. Its muted, dusty quality works well for serious UI backgrounds or modern tech branding. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, #1e2a2b serves as an excellent alternative to standard black for dark mode designs. Pair it with muted gold or copper accents to add warmth and prevent the color from feeling too cold or flat.
Questions about #1e2a2b
What is #1e2a2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e2a2b is rgb(30, 42, 43), in HSL hsl(185, 18%, 14%) and in CMYK 30%, 2%, 0%, 83%.
Why use #1e2a2b instead of pure black for dark mode?
Using #1e2a2b provides a softer, more sophisticated aesthetic that reduces eye strain compared to high-contrast pure black backgrounds. It maintains excellent readability for white text while adding a subtle depth that keeps digital interfaces feeling grounded and intentional.
What colors pair well with #1e2a2b?
This shade works best when paired with muted, earthy tones that introduce subtle warmth to balance its cool, industrial nature. Consider using copper or muted gold accents to add life to the palette, preventing the overall design from feeling too cold or flat.
Is #1e2a2b readable on white or black?
#1e2a2b has a 14.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.