#1A1718 Hex Color
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#1a1718 is a near-black, achromatic grey that anchors any layout with professional, muted depth. It functions perfectly as a dominant background for dark mode interfaces, offering enough contrast to make white text pop without the harshness of pure black. Pair this color with desaturated jewel tones to avoid a muddy look. The hex code for this neutral shade is #1a1718.
Questions about #1a1718
What is #1a1718 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a1718 is rgb(26, 23, 24), in HSL hsl(340, 6%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 8%, 90%.
When should I use #1a1718 instead of pure black?
Use #1a1718 whenever you need to soften a design while maintaining deep contrast. It reduces visual fatigue in dark mode interfaces by mimicking real-world shadows rather than the flat, intense nature of pure black, which often feels too artificial.
Which colors pair best with #1a1718?
This shade anchors desaturated jewel tones beautifully because it lacks the vibration of pure black. Try pairing it with muted sage or soft terracotta for a balanced, professional palette that feels both grounded and modern.
Is #1a1718 readable on white or black?
#1a1718 has a 17.80:1 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.