#1F2529 Hex Color
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#1f2529 is a moody, desaturated slate that sits right between dark blue and charcoal gray. Because of its low chroma, it works better as a grounding base for UI backgrounds than as an accent. It provides an excellent 15.5:1 contrast ratio with white text, making it a professional, high-legibility choice for finance or tech dashboards. Use this hex code to create a serious, clean interface.
Questions about #1f2529
What is #1f2529 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f2529 is rgb(31, 37, 41), in HSL hsl(204, 14%, 14%) and in CMYK 24%, 10%, 0%, 84%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Is #1f2529 better for text or backgrounds?
#1f2529 functions best as a sophisticated, grounding background color rather than a text color. Because it is so dark, it provides an excellent 15.5:1 contrast ratio against white, ensuring high legibility for long-form reading on dashboards and professional interfaces.
What colors pair well with #1f2529?
This deep slate benefits from cool, vibrant accent colors to break up its seriousness. It pairs exceptionally well with muted teal for a modern corporate look, or a crisp white for a clean, high-contrast aesthetic that feels organized and reliable.
Is #1f2529 readable on white or black?
#1f2529 has a 15.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.