Color swatch image showing #1E213C with RGB(30,33,60) values

#1E213C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #1E213C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#1E213C Color Information

#1E213C RGB value is (30, 33, 60). The hex color red value is 30, green is 33, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 234°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 18 percent. The CMYK process values are 50 percent, 45 percent, 0 percent, 76 percent.

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#1E213C Color Meaning

Color #1E213C conveys nocturnal depth, cognitive containment, and chromatic restraint. #1E213C darker variant of color #1E213C is a near-black blue with subtle violet undertones—evoking midnight skies, deep ocean trenches, and ink-washed paper. Unlike true black, #1E213C retains chromatic identity; unlike navy, #1E213C feels more contemporary. In UX design, #1E213C hue is favored in dark-mode interfaces for developers, creatives, and data analysts where reducing glare without sacrificing depth is critical. Psychological studies show #1E213C supports prolonged concentration better than pure black by preserving subtle visual hierarchy. Functionally, color #1E213C serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography, UI shells, and packaging. #1E213C pairs beautifully with electric accents like cyan or lime, creating high-contrast palettes that feel modern and intentional. Print reproduction is excellent on matte finishes, where its depth enhances perceived luxury. Consumer testing reveals higher trust in tech and finance brands using color #1E213C versus standard charcoal. Culturally, color #1E213C reflects intelligence that observes. #1E213C appears in cybersecurity, astronomy, and speculative design as a symbol of systems that protect through depth. Spiritually, #1E213C aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: vision that filters noise. Designers use color #1E213C when they want authority that listens. Its silence is strategic.

Color Conversion

Convert #1E213C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#1E213C
RGB
rgb(30, 33, 60)
HSL
hsl(234°, 33%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(50%, 45%, 0%, 76%)
HSV
hsv(234°, 50%, 24%)
XYZ
1.8949 1.6900 4.5013
Yxy
1.6900 0.2343 0.2090
Hunter Lab
13.0000 0.0349 -0.1020
CIE-Lab
13.7681 7.2658 -17.8304

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red30 / 255 (12%)
12%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue60 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Magenta45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)76 / 100 (76%)
76%

Color Variations

#1E213C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#1E213C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #1E213C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1E213C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#1E213C

protanopia

#1f1f35

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1E213C;

Text Color

color: #1E213C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1E213C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1E213C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1E213C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E213C 0%, #151729 100%);

#1E213C Color FAQs

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