#1A1310 Hex Color
A deep and atmospheric near-black brown
This near-black brown is dense and atmospheric. Because #1a1310 has such low luminosity, it functions best as a dominant dark background or a mood-setting base for artisanal branding. It offers exceptional contrast for white type, ensuring readability in minimalist UI designs. Avoid using it for fine text or intricate details, as it can easily muddy the visual hierarchy of your layout.
Questions about #1a1310
What is #1a1310 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a1310 is rgb(26, 19, 16), in HSL hsl(18, 24%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 38%, 90%.
What design applications suit #1a1310 best?
#1a1310 performs exceptionally well as a grounding background element in sophisticated, minimalist web design. Because it offers such deep luminosity, it creates a refined, high-contrast canvas that allows white typography to stand out with maximum readability and visual impact.
Does #1a1310 work well with other colors?
This shade acts as a neutral anchor, pairing beautifully with crisp white or warm cream tones for a modern look. You can also offset its intensity by layering it with muted metallics or desaturated gold accents to enhance your brand aesthetic.
Is #1a1310 readable on white or black?
#1a1310 has a 18.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.