#1E3139 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty cyan has a muted, grounded presence that leans toward charcoal. Because it is highly desaturated, #1e3139 works best as a moody, atmospheric background rather than an accent. It pairs beautifully with warm copper or muted gold tones, which cut through its gloom. White text remains perfectly legible over this shade, making it a reliable choice for dark-mode UI interfaces.
Questions about #1e3139
What is #1e3139 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e3139 is rgb(30, 49, 57), in HSL hsl(198, 31%, 17%) and in CMYK 47%, 14%, 0%, 78%.
Does #1e3139 work well for UI text or backgrounds?
#1e3139 functions best as a background color rather than text. Its dark, muted nature provides the perfect moody atmosphere for UI elements, while white text placed on top remains highly legible and easy for users to read.
Which color accents pair well with #1e3139?
Is #1e3139 readable on white or black?
#1e3139 has a 13.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.