#1E2E35 Hex Color
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This dusty, inky cyan sits on the edge of grey, offering a muted alternative to standard dark blue. Because #1e2e35 is very dark, it serves best as a moody background color for tech interfaces where white text remains highly legible. It feels grounded and serious, though it can appear muddy if paired with other dull tones. Use it alongside crisp, bright accents to create necessary contrast.
Questions about #1e2e35
What is #1e2e35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e2e35 is rgb(30, 46, 53), in HSL hsl(198, 28%, 16%) and in CMYK 43%, 13%, 0%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #1e2e35?
Because #1e2e35 is dark and muted, it works best with bright, high-contrast accents to prevent the design from feeling muddy. Crisp whites, soft creams, or vibrant teals provide the visual pop needed to balance its heavy, inky foundation.
Is #1e2e35 readable on white or black?
#1e2e35 has a 14.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.