#1A1411 Hex Color
Sophisticated near-black with ash undertones
This near-black brown is ashy and muted, carrying a strong, serious presence. Because #1a1411 is so dark, use it as a sophisticated background rather than for fine text. It pairs well with high-contrast creams or metallic accents for a moody, vintage aesthetic. The hex code for this dark, dusty shade is #1a1411, offering excellent accessibility when paired with white type.
Questions about #1a1411
What is #1a1411 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a1411 is rgb(26, 20, 17), in HSL hsl(20, 21%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 35%, 90%.
What colors pair well with #1a1411?
Is #1a1411 suitable for body text?
No, #1a1411 is too dark for standard body text as it lacks sufficient contrast against most dark backgrounds. Reserve this deep, muted tone for large display headers, footer sections, or as a sophisticated, near-black foundation for your layout.
Is #1a1411 readable on white or black?
#1a1411 has a 18.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.