Color #1C021D Color / Colour Code #1C021D
This page shows the hex color code for color #1c021d (#1C021D). The colour is a purple tone with 87% saturation and 6% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #1C021D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#1C021D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 268, 298, and 328 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 298, 58, and 178 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #1C021D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 298 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 298 to 343 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 298 with its complement at 118 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #1C021D
Lightness variations at hue 298 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #1C021D
Design Use Cases for #1C021D
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #1C021D is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Dark Mode Background
At just 6% lightness, #1C021D works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#1C021D falls in the purple spectrum (hue 298). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #1C021D (hue 298) to its complement at hue 118. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 328. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1c021d, #031d02);
CSS Code for #1C021D
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About Color #1C021D (#1C021D)
#1C021D is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 28 red, 2 green, and 29 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 14.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 298 degrees with 87% saturation and 6% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #1C021D is 13/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 93% magenta, 0% yellow, and 89% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #1C021D against white is 19.52:1 and against black is 1.08:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #031D02 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #1C021D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0E021D and #1D0210, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #1C021D?
- #1C021D is Color #1C021D, a purple color (colour) with RGB(28, 2, 29), HSL(298, 87%, 6%), and CMYK(3%, 93%, 0%, 89%). Its perceived brightness is 13/255.
- Is #1C021D accessible for text?
- Against white, #1C021D has a contrast ratio of 19.52:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.08:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #1C021D?
- The complementary colour is #031D02 (hue 118). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0E021D and #1D0210. The triadic palette adds #1D1C02 and #021D1C for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #1C021D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #1c021d; or rgb(28, 2, 29); or hsl(298, 87%, 6%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 298 87% 6%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.