#1A0505 Hex Color
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This near-black red feels incredibly dense, bordering on charcoal with faint oxblood undertones. Because #1a0505 is so dark, it provides high contrast for white text, making it a suitable base for moody UI backgrounds. Use it sparingly to avoid a muddy appearance, as it shines best when paired with pale, desaturated neutrals or metallic gold accents to create a sense of dangerous elegance.
Questions about #1a0505
What is #1a0505 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a0505 is rgb(26, 5, 5), in HSL hsl(0, 68%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 81%, 90%.
How should I use #1a0505 in a UI design?
Use #1a0505 as a grounding, near-black background color to create a sense of dangerous elegance. Because it is extremely dark, ensure all interactive elements and text are set in high-contrast white or soft metallic shades to maintain readability.
What colors pair well with the deep red of #1a0505?
Pair #1a0505 with pale, desaturated neutrals to prevent the design from feeling muddy. It also shines when contrasted against metallic gold or crisp cream accents, which pull out the faint oxblood undertones without overwhelming the composition.
Is #1a0505 readable on white or black?
#1a0505 has a 19.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.06:1 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.