#1A1918 Hex Color
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The hex code #1a1918 is a very dark, muted gray with a slight warm, ashy brown undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, restrained mood suited to dark interfaces, typography, architecture, and minimal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 17.6:1 contrast, though its near-black weight can feel heavy across large surfaces.
Questions about #1a1918
What is #1a1918 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a1918 is rgb(26, 25, 24), in HSL hsl(30, 4%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 8%, 90%.
What colors pair well with #1a1918?
#1a1918 pairs well with muted sage, dusty terracotta, and soft cream because its slight brown warmth keeps these lighter tones from feeling overly stark. Use one as an accent or secondary surface to add contrast without losing the restrained mood.
Is #1a1918 readable on white or black?
#1a1918 has a 17.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.