#1A100D Hex Color
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#1a100d is a nearly black, desaturated red with earthy, umber undertones. It functions best as a dominant base for moody, high-contrast UI designs or as a dark accent that grounds lighter, warmer palettes. While its extreme darkness offers high readability for white text, be cautious, as it can appear muddy in small, fine details. This hex code provides a serious, somber foundation for dark mode interfaces.
Questions about #1a100d
What is #1a100d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a100d is rgb(26, 16, 13), in HSL hsl(14, 33%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 50%, 90%.
How can #1a100d be effectively used in UI design?
#1a100d works exceptionally well as a grounding base for dark mode interfaces where you need readability without the harshness of pure black. Pair it with soft cream or warm white text to maintain high contrast while keeping the visual experience comfortable.
What undertones define the character of #1a100d?
This shade is fundamentally a desaturated red, but it carries strong earthy and umber undertones that prevent it from looking like a flat, mechanical black. These warm, organic hints make it feel more approachable and less clinical in web layouts.
Is #1a100d readable on white or black?
#1a100d has a 18.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.12:1 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.