#1A1819 Hex Color
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#1a1819 is a nearly black grey with a faint warm red undertone and very low saturation. This dim, ashy hex code creates a serious, restrained mood without the starkness of pure black. It works well as a dominant background for dark interfaces, moody layouts, and large typography, while white text remains highly readable.
Questions about #1a1819
What is #1a1819 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a1819 is rgb(26, 24, 25), in HSL hsl(330, 4%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 4%, 90%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1a1819?
#1a1819 pairs well with muted burgundy, warm off-white, and dusty taupe, which add contrast without weakening its serious, minimal character. Use those lighter tones for accents, cards, borders, or supporting text rather than competing with the dark base.
Is #1a1819 readable on white or black?
#1a1819 has a 17.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.