#1A1213 Hex Color
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With its near-black lightness and muted red undertone, #1a1213 feels serious, shadowy, and controlled rather than vivid. The hex code works well as a dominant background for moody interfaces, luxury packaging, or dramatic entertainment designs, though large areas can look muddy without warm highlights. White text reaches about 18.4:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #1a1213
What is #1a1213 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a1213 is rgb(26, 18, 19), in HSL hsl(353, 18%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 27%, 90%.
Is #1a1213 a warm or cool color?
#1a1213 reads warm because its nearly black base carries a restrained red undertone, while its very low lightness keeps that warmth subtle on screen and gives it a smoky, shadowed character suited to serious layouts. Pair it with dusty rose, muted gold, or warm cream for softer contrast.
Is #1a1213 readable on white or black?
#1a1213 has a 18.42:1 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.