#1B0A12 Hex Color
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#1b0a12 is an incredibly dark, inky pink that borders on black. Due to its extreme depth and low light value, it works best as a moody background or a grounding accent rather than a primary fill. It pairs beautifully with soft, desaturated creams or metallics to create high contrast. The hex code for this somber shade is #1b0a12, which offers excellent readability when used with white text.
Questions about #1b0a12
What is #1b0a12 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b0a12 is rgb(27, 10, 18), in HSL hsl(332, 46%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 33%, 89%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the deep, inky #1b0a12?
Is #1b0a12 a suitable choice for body text?
No, #1b0a12 is far too dark and close to pure black to function as effective body text, as it will likely strain the reader's eyes. It is best reserved for large headings, subtle borders, or as a dark, atmospheric background element.
Is #1b0a12 readable on white or black?
#1b0a12 has a 19.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.