#1A1C1E Hex Color
Near-Black Gray with a Cool Edge
Dark and barely saturated, this near-black gray carries a faint cool undertone. The hex code #1a1c1e works best as a dominant base in dark mode UI, where white text reaches about 17.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with warm amber or terracotta accents so the palette doesn’t read flat.
Questions about #1a1c1e
What is #1a1c1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a1c1e is rgb(26, 28, 30), in HSL hsl(210, 7%, 11%) and in CMYK 13%, 7%, 0%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #1a1c1e?
Warm accents like amber, terracotta, and muted gold give #1a1c1e the most life, since its cool undertone makes warm hues stand out. Soft off-whites also work well for body text and dividers.
Does #1a1c1e read warm or cool?
#1a1c1e reads slightly cool because its blue channel runs a touch higher than red. The effect is subtle, so it behaves as a neutral in most palettes.
Is #1a1c1e readable on white or black?
#1a1c1e has a 17.09:1 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.