#1e293b
#1e293b is rgb(30, 41, 59), or hsl(217, 33%, 17%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is gray-800 (#1e2939), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 14.63:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| black | 1.44:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| slate-900 | 1.22:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| gray-100 | 13.29:1 | pass | pass | pass |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #1e293b in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #1e293b in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #10b981
Used together in Fixed Sidebar, Holy Grail Layout and 1 more styles.
5.77:1
AA normal text - #3b82f6
Used together in Fixed Sidebar, Holy Grail Layout and 1 more styles.
3.98:1
Not for normal text - #ef4444
Used together in Fixed Sidebar, Holy Grail Layout and 1 more styles.
3.89:1
Not for normal text - #f59e0b
Used together in Fixed Sidebar, Holy Grail Layout and 1 more styles.
6.81:1
AA normal text - #f8fafc
Used together in Fixed Sidebar, Vertical Timeline.
13.98:1
AA normal text - #f1f5f9
Used together in Holy Grail Layout.
13.35:1
AA normal text
A readable starting point
white text on #1e293b: 14.63:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #1e293b.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #1e293b as the primary color, following the Fixed Sidebar style: rgb(30, 41, 59), nearest Tailwind token gray-800. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 14.63:1 on white, 1.44:1 on black).
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Questions about #1e293b
What color is #1e293b?
#1e293b is rgb(30, 41, 59), or hsl(217, 33%, 17%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is gray-800 (#1e2939), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #1e293b?
White (#ffffff) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #1e293b: 14.63:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #1e293b in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#1e293b], text-[#1e293b], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.