#1A0F07 Hex Color
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Designers reach for #1a0f07 when a dark background needs warmth that plain black lacks. This very dark brown sits close to black, with a dusty, ashy undertone that suits moody layouts, coffee brands, and vintage packaging. The hex code #1a0f07 works best as a dominant base with white text, which reaches about 18.8:1 contrast. Watch for it blurring against other dark browns.
Questions about #1a0f07
What is #1a0f07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a0f07 is rgb(26, 15, 7), in HSL hsl(25, 58%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 73%, 90%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1a0f07?
Warm cream and burnt orange pull out its brown undertone, while muted gold or sage keeps it grounded. Avoid pairing it with mid-tone browns, since the two can blur together.
Is #1a0f07 readable on white or black?
#1a0f07 has a 18.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.