#1A0A0B Hex Color
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The hex code #1a0a0b produces a very dark, muted red with sooty brown undertones and an almost-black finish. Low lightness gives it a serious, mysterious mood for moody backgrounds, dark interfaces, and dramatic branding. Use it as a dominant base with white text for about 19.2:1 contrast. Pair it with muted gold when the design needs restrained warmth.
Questions about #1a0a0b
What is #1a0a0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a0a0b is rgb(26, 10, 11), in HSL hsl(356, 44%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 58%, 90%.
What colors pair well with #1a0a0b?
Muted gold and dusty rose pair well with #1a0a0b, adding warmth without competing with its nearly black red base; warm ivory can soften the contrast for editorial layouts, while a restrained palette keeps the shade from feeling muddy.
Is #1a0a0b readable on white or black?
#1a0a0b has a 19.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.