#1F00AD Hex Color
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The hex code #1f00ad is a dark, highly saturated blue-indigo with a strong violet cast. Its intense chroma brings a serious, mysterious edge to branding and digital interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background, with white text for about 12.6:1 contrast. Burgundy accents create a richer, more formal palette without making large areas feel flat.
Questions about #1f00ad
What is #1f00ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f00ad is rgb(31, 0, 173), in HSL hsl(251, 100%, 34%) and in CMYK 82%, 100%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #1f00ad?
Burgundy and pale blue-gray are strong pairings for #1f00ad, balancing its intense blue-violet depth with warmer and softer contrast while keeping the palette focused rather than overly bright or visually busy. Use white or very light neutrals for text.
What mood does #1f00ad create in design?
#1f00ad reads as cool, serious, and mysterious because its high saturation and strong violet cast give the blue base extra intensity, making it effective for dark-mode interfaces, focused calls to action, and formal branding.
Is #1f00ad readable on white or black?
#1f00ad has a 12.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.66:1 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.