#1A0707 Hex Color
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This near-black red carries a somber, ashy quality that verges on brown. Because it sits so close to black, it lacks the urgency of bright reds and functions better as a moody background or a subtle base layer. The hex code for this dark shade is #1a0707. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold text to ensure readability, as pure white often feels too stark against such depth.
Questions about #1a0707
What is #1a0707 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a0707 is rgb(26, 7, 7), in HSL hsl(0, 58%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 73%, 90%.
What design aesthetic does #1a0707 best support?
This color excels in minimal, moody aesthetics where you want depth without the harshness of jet black. It works perfectly for high-end editorial layouts or luxury branding that requires a grounded, organic, and sophisticated foundation.
Is #1a0707 readable on white or black?
#1a0707 has a 19.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 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.