#190E01 Hex Color
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A dense, sooty brown, #190e01 sits on the edge of black. It carries a somber, grounded weight that works best as a moody backdrop rather than fine detail. Because of its extremely dark value, this hex code pairs best with high-contrast, clean white text or metallic accents. Avoid using it in large, flat blocks unless you intend to create a claustrophobic or mysterious atmosphere.
Questions about #190e01
What is #190e01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #190e01 is rgb(25, 14, 1), in HSL hsl(33, 92%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 96%, 90%.
What colors pair best with #190e01 for a clean design?
Use sharp, high-contrast elements like bright white or soft metallic golds to prevent #190e01 from feeling too claustrophobic. It serves as an excellent, less harsh alternative to pure black when you need to ground a layout without sacrificing depth.
How should I use #190e01 in a layout?
Treat #190e01 as a moody, atmospheric backdrop rather than for fine details or small text. Because it is extremely dark, it works best in large, minimalist sections where you can balance the density with significant negative space or bold highlights.
Is #190e01 readable on white or black?
#190e01 has a 19.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.10:1 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.