#1A1712 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #1a1712 is a yellow shade with brown, ashy undertones and almost no visible brightness. It creates a serious, mysterious mood for moody branding, construction themes, sale graphics, and dark interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 17.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #1a1712.
Questions about #1a1712
What is #1a1712 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a1712 is rgb(26, 23, 18), in HSL hsl(38, 18%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 31%, 90%.
What colors pair well with #1a1712?
#1a1712 pairs well with warm neutrals such as terracotta, cream, and sage, plus muted gold accents that bring out its yellow-brown undertone while preserving its serious, earthy character in balanced palettes.
Does #1a1712 read as warm or cool?
#1a1712 reads as a very dark warm neutral because its yellow-brown base adds subtle warmth, while the ashy, low-saturation quality keeps that warmth restrained rather than rich or vivid. It works when you want an earthy mood without obvious color intensity.
Is #1a1712 readable on white or black?
#1a1712 has a 17.86:1 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.