#1A0000 Hex Color
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Almost black, #1a0000 carries a somber, ashy weight. It projects an aura of mystery and control, making it an ideal choice for moody web backgrounds or high-end fashion branding. Artists use this dull, dusty shade when they need absolute darkness without the starkness of pure black. The hex code for this dim, serious color is #1a0000.
Questions about #1a0000
What is #1a0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a0000 is rgb(26, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 90%.
Is #1a0000 readable on white or black?
#1a0000 has a 20.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 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.