#1A170A Hex Color
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This near-black, dusty olive tone carries a heavy, serious mood. Because #1a170a is so deeply unsaturated, it functions best as a dark background where white text pops with high clarity. Avoid using it in large blocks if you want to keep the design feeling light, as its muddy undertones can feel oppressive. It pairs unexpectedly well with sharp, saturated accents like neon orange or bright cream.
Questions about #1a170a
What is #1a170a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a170a is rgb(26, 23, 10), in HSL hsl(49, 44%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 62%, 90%.
When should I use #1a170a instead of pure black?
Use #1a170a when you want the depth of black but need to soften the visual harshness of a design. Its olive undertone creates a more organic, grounded feel than standard charcoal or pure black, making it excellent for modern, accessible text-heavy layouts.
What accents pair best with this shade?
Because #1a170a is so deeply muted and dark, it functions best when paired with high-impact, saturated accents. Sharp pops of neon orange or a creamy off-white provide the necessary contrast to stop the color from feeling too oppressive when used in large areas.
Is #1a170a readable on white or black?
#1a170a has a 17.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.