#1E2B2F color
The hex color #1E2B2F is a very dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 11.8% red, 16.9% green and 18.4% blue (30, 43, 47).
Its hue angle is 194°, with 22% saturation and 15% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 82% black.
The closest named color is Black Pearl (#1E272C), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.57:1).
#1E2B2F color codes
| HEX | #1E2B2F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(30, 43, 47) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(11.8%, 16.9%, 18.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(194, 22%, 15%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(194, 36%, 18%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 9%, 0%, 82%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(16.55, -4.3, -4.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(16.55, 6.14, 225.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.912, 2.209, 3.014) | |
| Decimal | 1977135 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1E2B2F, 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 #1E2B2F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1E2B2F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | 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 #1E2B2F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#282a2fProtanopia
no red cones#26282fDeuteranopia
no green cones#182c2cTritanopia
no blue cones#292929Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1e2b2f; }
.text { color: #1e2b2f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1e2b2f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(30 43 47 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1e2b2f, #1e232f); }
Similar colors
#1e272cBlack Pearl#293135Nightmare Fuel#242a2eCinder#10252aSunken Ship#2a3439Gunmetal#0f282fBlack Box#172b36Oceanic Noir#262a2bGraphite Black
Questions
- What color is #1E2B2F?
- #1E2B2F is a very dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Black Pearl. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1E2B2F?
- The RGB value is 30, 43, 47: 30 red, 43 green and 47 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1E2B2F?
- The complementary color is #2F221E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1E2B2F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 and white text 14.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.