#1A1B18 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #1a1b18 has faint green undertones that give its near-black gray base a serious, grounded feel. The hex code #1a1b18 works well as a dominant background for dark interfaces, moody branding, and architectural layouts. Pair it with warm white for clean contrast, with white text reaching about 17.3:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #1a1b18
What is #1a1b18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a1b18 is rgb(26, 27, 24), in HSL hsl(80, 6%, 10%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 11%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #1a1b18?
Warm white, muted sage, and subdued earthy tones pair well with #1a1b18, balancing its near-black base and faint green cast. Use lighter neutrals for clean contrast, or muted greens and browns for a grounded, low-saturation palette.
Is #1a1b18 readable on white or black?
#1a1b18 has a 17.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.