#00001C Hex Color
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This almost-black shade carries a somber, ashy tone that adds significant depth to any design. Because it feels so serious and mysterious, designers choose it for premium branding and high-end editorial layouts. It creates a powerful, elegant contrast against lighter colors. The hex code for this dim, moody black is #00001c.
Questions about #00001c
What is #00001c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00001c is rgb(0, 0, 28), in HSL hsl(240, 100%, 5%) and in CMYK 100%, 100%, 0%, 89%.
How should I use this deep shade in my design?
Use this color as a sophisticated alternative to pure black for text or backgrounds that require a softer, less harsh appearance. Its high-end, mysterious quality works exceptionally well in luxury editorial layouts and minimal, high-contrast branding projects.
Does this color read as warm or cool?
This color possesses a cool, ashy temperature that feels more grounded than a standard neutral black. Because of its subtle blue-black depth, it brings a professional, serious mood to designs while avoiding the visual intensity of absolute zero black.
Is #00001c readable on white or black?
#00001c has a 20.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.