#1E2B3D Hex Color
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This muted, inky blue is heavy with gray undertones, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI backgrounds or corporate branding. It reads as serious and grounded, offering excellent accessibility for white text. Use #1e2b3d as a 60% base tone to avoid the starkness of black. Pair it with soft creams or desaturated golds to add warmth to this otherwise cool, shadowy color.
Questions about #1e2b3d
What is #1e2b3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e2b3d is rgb(30, 43, 61), in HSL hsl(215, 34%, 18%) and in CMYK 51%, 30%, 0%, 76%.
Why is #1e2b3d a good choice for dark mode UI?
#1e2b3d provides a sophisticated alternative to pure black by using subtle blue and gray undertones to reduce visual fatigue. It maintains high accessibility for white text while offering a softer, more modern aesthetic than stark, pitch-black backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #1e2b3d in a palette?
Is #1e2b3d readable on white or black?
#1e2b3d has a 14.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.