#1A1018 Hex Color
An inky near-black with deep magenta undertones
#1a1018 is a nearly black, desaturated magenta with significant inky undertones. Because it is so dark, this shade excels as a sophisticated, moody background or a base for high-contrast typography. It pairs effectively with soft, muted pinks or pale creams to soften the intensity. Given its extreme darkness, stick to large text or UI elements to maintain readability.
Questions about #1a1018
What is #1a1018 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a1018 is rgb(26, 16, 24), in HSL hsl(312, 24%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 8%, 90%.
What colors pair best with the dark #1a1018?
This shade works effectively with soft, muted pinks or pale, creamy off-whites to balance its intensity. Using high-contrast neutrals prevents the design from feeling too heavy while maintaining the sophisticated, moody aesthetic that #1a1018 provides for backgrounds.
Is #1a1018 suitable for body text in web design?
Avoid using #1a1018 for small, dense body text because its extreme darkness often lacks enough contrast against standard dark mode backgrounds. Instead, reserve this color for large headings, UI accents, or as a deep, luxurious backdrop for brighter elements.
Is #1a1018 readable on white or black?
#1a1018 has a 18.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.13:1 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.