#1A080B Hex Color
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This near-black red is so dark it borders on soot. With its extreme shadow and muted warmth, #1a080b works best as a moody, atmospheric background or a grounding neutral. It pairs surprisingly well with bright, icy teals or soft creams to cut through the gloom. Because it reads so dark, reserve it for high-contrast UI elements where text readability remains a priority.
Questions about #1a080b
What is #1a080b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a080b is rgb(26, 8, 11), in HSL hsl(350, 53%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 58%, 90%.
How should I use #1a080b in a user interface?
#1a080b works best as a sophisticated background or a grounding accent in dark-themed designs. Because of its extreme depth, use it sparingly alongside off-white or soft cream typography to ensure the text remains legible and creates a strong visual hierarchy.
What colors pair well with #1a080b?
This deep, soot-like red benefits from high-contrast pairings to prevent it from feeling too heavy. Pair #1a080b with bright, icy teals or crisp ivory to cut through the darkness and create a modern, balanced palette for digital layouts.
Is #1a080b readable on white or black?
#1a080b has a 19.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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.