#1A281D Hex Color
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More charcoal than green at first glance, #1a281d is a near-black forest shade with a muted, ashy cast. Its low saturation keeps it matte and understated, which makes it a strong base for dark mode UI and moody backgrounds. White text reads at about 15.4:1 contrast, so body copy stays legible. The hex code #1a281d suits eco and finance palettes that want depth without flash.
Questions about #1a281d
What is #1a281d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1a281d is rgb(26, 40, 29), in HSL hsl(133, 21%, 13%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 27%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #1a281d?
Warm, earthy tones flatter the ashy undertone of #1a281d. Pair it with terracotta or aged brass for warmth, and use white text on top, which reads at about 15.4:1 contrast.
Is #1a281d a warm or cool green?
Slightly cool but close to neutral. Its very low saturation and lightness mute the green, so in most palettes it behaves like a dark neutral rather than a true green.
Is #1a281d readable on white or black?
#1a281d has a 15.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.