#1A1C1D Hex Color
Grounded charcoal with cool restraint
#1a1c1d is a very dark, muted grey with faint cool undertones, giving designs a serious, grounded feel. Its low lightness suits dark-mode interfaces, architectural layouts, and restrained typography, especially as a dominant background. Pair it with warm white or muted rust for contrast. The hex code #1a1c1d supports clear white text, with about 17.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #1a1c1d
What is #1a1c1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a1c1d is rgb(26, 28, 29), in HSL hsl(200, 5%, 11%) and in CMYK 10%, 3%, 0%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #1a1c1d?
Warm white creates clear, softened contrast with #1a1c1d, while muted rust adds restrained warmth without overwhelming its cool gray base; muted blue-gray or soft beige can also extend the palette without making the design feel harsh.
Is #1a1c1d readable on white or black?
#1a1c1d has a 17.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.