#1B0E08 Hex Color
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This nearly black shade of brown is dense, ashy, and carries a heavy, serious weight. Because it is so dark, use #1b0e08 as a grounding background element rather than text. It pairs well with soft creams or desaturated gold to offset its gloomy, muted character. The hex code #1b0e08 provides excellent contrast for white text, ensuring readability in minimalist, high-contrast layouts.
Questions about #1b0e08
What is #1b0e08 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b0e08 is rgb(27, 14, 8), in HSL hsl(19, 54%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 70%, 89%.
How should I use #1b0e08 in web design?
Is #1b0e08 closer to black or brown?
This color is a nearly black shade of brown that carries a dense, ashy character. It functions like a softer alternative to pure black, offering more warmth and depth than a standard neutral charcoal while maintaining a serious, heavy visual weight.
Is #1b0e08 readable on white or black?
#1b0e08 has a 18.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.