#1E434F Hex Color
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A dim, dusty cyan with significant gray undertones, #1e434f reads as a serious and grounded shade. It excels as a dark background color in tech-focused UI design, offering high readability with white text due to its 10.7:1 contrast ratio. When learning what colors make green, you might see similar muddy, unsaturated blue-greens used to anchor a palette. Avoid using it for fine details where it lacks pop.
Questions about #1e434f
What is #1e434f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e434f is rgb(30, 67, 79), in HSL hsl(195, 45%, 21%) and in CMYK 62%, 15%, 0%, 69%.
How does #1e434f perform in UI design?
The hex color #1e434f functions as an excellent dark background choice because its high contrast ratio provides superior legibility for white text. It effectively anchors interface designs, providing a professional, muted alternative to standard dark blues or blacks.
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Is #1e434f readable on white or black?
#1e434f has a 10.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.