#190E0E Hex Color
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This near-black shade is an incredibly desaturated, earthy red that leans towards a soot-like charcoal. Because it is so dark, #190e0e works best as a moody, sophisticated background in UI design where pure black feels too harsh. White text provides excellent contrast against this tone, making it a reliable choice for dark mode interfaces. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to reduce its severity.
Questions about #190e0e
What is #190e0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #190e0e is rgb(25, 14, 14), in HSL hsl(0, 28%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 44%, 90%.
Is #190e0e a suitable alternative to pure black for website backgrounds?
#190e0e makes an excellent, sophisticated choice for dark mode UI because it significantly reduces eye strain compared to standard pure black. It offers a softer, more grounded aesthetic that feels less aggressive while still maintaining deep, high-contrast visibility.
What colors pair well with the deep tone of #190e0e?
Because #190e0e carries subtle earthy red undertones, it harmonizes beautifully with warm cream or muted metallic gold accents. These lighter, desaturated tones prevent the background from appearing too severe and help create a balanced, modern visual hierarchy.
Is #190e0e readable on white or black?
#190e0e has a 18.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.