#1E302F Hex Color
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#1e302f is a dark, muted cyan with green-gray undertones and a matte, almost charcoal finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to dark interfaces, aerospace branding, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm ivory or copper accents. The hex code #1e302f supports clear white body text at about 13.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #1e302f
What is #1e302f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e302f is rgb(30, 48, 47), in HSL hsl(177, 23%, 15%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 2%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #1e302f?
#1e302f pairs well with warm ivory, copper, and muted terracotta, which brighten its cool green-gray base while preserving its restrained mood; soft gray and charcoal can create a quieter, low-contrast palette.
Does #1e302f read as warm or cool?
#1e302f reads as cool because its cyan base and green-gray undertones pull away from yellow and red, while its low lightness adds a grounded, charcoal-like presence rather than a bright aquatic feel.
Is #1e302f readable on white or black?
#1e302f has a 13.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.