#1E2133 color
The hex color #1E2133 is a very dark, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 11.8% red, 12.9% green and 20% blue (30, 33, 51).
Its hue angle is 231°, with 26% saturation and 16% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 41% cyan, 35% magenta, 0% yellow and 80% black.
The closest named color is Eclipse Elixir (#1F2133), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.9:1).
#1E2133 color codes
| HEX | #1E2133 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(30, 33, 51) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(11.8%, 12.9%, 20%) | |
| HSL | hsl(231, 26%, 16%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(231, 41%, 20%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 35%, 0%, 80%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(13.25, 4.1, -12.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(13.25, 12.93, 288.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.677, 1.603, 3.352) | |
| Decimal | 1974579 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1E2133, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #1E2133 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1E2133 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #1E2133 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#1b2334Protanopia
no red cones#1a2133Deuteranopia
no green cones#182427Tritanopia
no blue cones#222222Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1e2133; }
.text { color: #1e2133; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1e2133; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(30 33 51 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1e2133, #261e33); }
Similar colors
#1f2133Eclipse Elixir#222233Black Velvet#21263aMidnight Express#161e34Sombre Night#1e2433Moonless Mystery#151931Dark Knight#1c2841Eternal Darkness#0e1d32Trapped Darkness
Closest common color name: Oxford Blue.
Questions
- What color is #1E2133?
- #1E2133 is a very dark, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Eclipse Elixir. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1E2133?
- The RGB value is 30, 33, 51: 30 red, 33 green and 51 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1E2133?
- The complementary color is #33301E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1E2133?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.32:1 and white text 15.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.