#1E2D31 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #1e2d31 is a gray-leaning cyan with an inky, matte finish. Its low lightness gives interfaces a serious, atmospheric base, while subtle green-blue undertones keep it from feeling flat. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about 14.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #1e2d31.
Questions about #1e2d31
What is #1e2d31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e2d31 is rgb(30, 45, 49), in HSL hsl(193, 24%, 15%) and in CMYK 39%, 8%, 0%, 81%.
Does #1e2d31 read as warm or cool?
#1e2d31 reads as a cool, dark cyan because its blue-green undertones sit beneath a heavily muted, low-lightness surface, giving it an inky, restrained character rather than the warmth of brown-leaning dark neutrals. It suits serious, atmospheric interface themes.
What colors pair well with #1e2d31?
#1e2d31 pairs cleanly with white and soft gray for crisp contrast, while muted sage, dusty blue, or warm neutral accents add color without overwhelming its dark, blue-green base or disrupting its calm, focused mood. Pale tints create lighter pairings for cards and marketing graphics.
Is #1e2d31 readable on white or black?
#1e2d31 has a 14.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.