#191B1C Hex Color
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This near-black grey provides a professional, stable foundation for dark mode interfaces. Because it sits at such a low lightness, it functions better as a background than as fine typography. White text on this shade achieves a high contrast ratio, ensuring excellent readability. The hex code for this neutral, moody tone is #191b1c. Pair it with soft, muted accent colors to prevent harsh visual tension.
Questions about #191b1c
What is #191b1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #191b1c is rgb(25, 27, 28), in HSL hsl(200, 6%, 10%) and in CMYK 11%, 4%, 0%, 89%.
Is #191b1c suitable for long-form text?
Generally, #191b1c works best as a background rather than a text color because it lacks the necessary contrast ratio against white. It functions beautifully as a base for dark mode interfaces where typography sits on top in off-white or light grey tones.
What colors pair effectively with #191b1c?
Because #191b1c is an extremely neutral near-black, it serves as a versatile anchor for both muted and vivid accent colors. You can pair it with soft sage or dusty blue for a balanced look, or use it to ground bright neon highlights without creating visual noise.
Is #191b1c readable on white or black?
#191b1c has a 17.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.