#1A1A1D Hex Color
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#1a1a1d is a near-black gray with a muted, slightly violet undertone and very low lightness. Its serious, restrained character suits dark interfaces, typography, architecture, and minimal product design. Use it as a dominant background. Softer gray or warm metallic accents keep large areas from feeling heavy. White text reaches about 17.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #1a1a1d.
Questions about #1a1a1d
What is #1a1a1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a1a1d is rgb(26, 26, 29), in HSL hsl(240, 5%, 11%) and in CMYK 10%, 10%, 0%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #1a1a1d?
#1a1a1d pairs well with soft gray, warm metallic tones, and muted accents such as sage or terracotta, adding contrast and warmth without weakening its restrained, architectural mood. Use lighter values for readable text and interface controls.
Does #1a1a1d look warm or cool?
#1a1a1d reads slightly cool because its blue channel is higher than its red and green channels, creating a subtle violet cast. The effect stays restrained rather than visibly purple, especially beside brighter or warmer colors.
Is #1a1a1d readable on white or black?
#1a1a1d has a 17.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.