#100C1B Hex Color
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#100c1b is a very dark, ashy purple with sooty violet undertones and an almost-black finish. This hex code brings mystery, seriousness, and depth to moody interfaces, luxury branding, or spiritual designs. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 19.3:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #100c1b
What is #100c1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #100c1b is rgb(16, 12, 27), in HSL hsl(256, 38%, 8%) and in CMYK 41%, 56%, 0%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #100c1b?
Pair #100c1b with muted burgundy, dusty mauve, soft cream, or brushed gold to add warmth without losing its serious, inky character; keep brighter accents limited so the nearly black base remains the visual anchor.
Is #100c1b readable on white or black?
#100c1b has a 19.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.